San Antonio, TX — January 17, 2026, Lori Salas was injured in a suspected drunk driver accident at about 6:45 p.m. on Roosevelt Avenue/U.S. Highway 281.
A preliminary accident report indicates that a southbound 2010 Nissan Murano collided with a 2017 Audi Q7 while turning left onto Sava Street.
Audi driver Lori Salas, 42, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.
The Nissan driver, who was not injured, is suspected of being intoxicated at the time of the crash, the report states, but he is not facing any charges at this time.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Bexar County crash.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When I read about incidents like this one, what stands out to me isn’t just what happened, but what’s missing from the early conversation. Reports often focus on the moment of impact and the suspected condition of the driver, but they rarely pause to ask how someone may have reached that point in the first place.
If the initial reports are accurate and impairment played a role, that naturally raises another question Texas law allows people to explore: where did the driver get their alcohol, and was it served responsibly? Dram shop law exists because alcohol-related harm doesn’t always begin behind the wheel. In some cases, it starts earlier, when a business continues serving someone who is already showing clear signs of intoxication. That’s not an accusation; it’s an area the law says deserves a closer look.
It’s also worth remembering that suspected intoxication doesn’t always result in immediate charges, especially early in an investigation. That gap can leave the injured party and their family with unanswered questions. It may be surprising, but in many crashes like this, there is little follow-up into where the alcohol came from unless someone specifically pushes that issue forward. As a result, an important part of the accountability picture can be missed.
When incidents like this make the news, I come back to the same thought: understanding how and why something happened requires looking beyond the driver alone. The law provides a framework to examine the full chain of events, and that broader perspective is often what leads to meaningful answers.
There may be more to uncover here than what appears in the initial report, especially if alcohol was involved.
Key Takeaways:
- Texas dram shop law recognizes that responsibility can extend beyond the driver to those who may have overserved an obviously intoxicated patron.
- A full investigation can reveal facts that aren’t immediately visible but matter to accountability and public safety.
- Many people don’t realize these legal tools exist until they’re needed, yet they’re designed for situations exactly like this.
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