UPDATE (April 17, 2025): Additional reports have been released which identify the bicyclist who lost his life as a result of the alleged drunk driver accident as Lawrence Mourel Price. There are not currently any additional details to be conveyed. The investigation remains ongoing.
UPDATE (April 3, 2025): Recent reports have been released which clarify the fact that the 34-year-old man who had been behind the wheel of the striking motor vehicle—a Nissan Pathfinder—was allegedly under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. Authorities have reportedly recommended charges of Intoxication Manslaughter against him. No additional details are currently available. Investigations continue.
San Antonio, TX — April 2, 2025, one person was killed in a bicycle versus car accident at approximately 11:30 a.m. along O’Connor Road.
According to authorities, the accident occurred on O’Connor Road in the vicinity of the Lookout Road intersection.
The cause of the accident remains unclear. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, an SUV failed to safely maintain its lane of travel; it subsequently veered off of the roadway where it collided with the bicyclist.
The cyclist reportedly suffered critical injuries due to the wreck and was transported to a local medical facility by EMS in order to receive immediate treatment. They were ultimately unable to overcome the severity of their injuries, however, having later been declared deceased. Additional information pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim—is not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When a vehicle leaves the road and strikes someone riding a bicycle, it’s hard not to ask how something like that happens. And when reports later suggest the driver may have been under the influence of alcohol, the need to dig deeper becomes even more important. One of the most critical—and most often overlooked—questions in these situations is: where was the driver drinking before getting behind the wheel?
Too often, once authorities confirm intoxication, the investigation ends there. But identifying that a driver was impaired is only part of the picture. The next step—one that often goes unexamined—is finding out who may have contributed to that condition by serving them alcohol illegally.
Under Texas law, it’s unlawful for a bar, restaurant, or other alcohol provider to serve someone who is obviously intoxicated. When they do, and that person goes on to cause a serious or fatal crash, the provider may share legal responsibility under the state’s dram shop laws.
In my experience, alcohol providers that overserve don’t stop at one or two drinks past a safe limit. It’s often far more—and the signs of intoxication are typically not subtle. When someone drinks to that extent and is still served more, it’s fair to ask whether the provider chose to ignore the law and keep pouring anyway.
Unfortunately, this part of the investigation is rarely prioritized. Limited resources and competing demands mean that inquiries into overservice frequently fall through the cracks. But that doesn’t make them any less important.
Getting the full picture helps more than just those trying to make sense of what happened. It also serves the broader goal of public safety by holding every responsible party accountable—not just the person behind the wheel, but anyone who may have played a role in enabling their condition.
From where I sit, families affected by a crash like this deserve the full story. Figuring out where the driver was drinking is one of the most important steps we can take to help them get answers—and to ensure real accountability.
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