Odessa, TX — October 10, 2025, Mya Cortez, Ivett Gomez, and two others were injured following a car accident around 7:26 p.m. on County Road West.
According to preliminary information about the accident, it happened just off the corner of the County Road West and W. 22nd Street intersection.
Investigators said that 20-year-old Mya Cortez was a passenger in a Hyundai Sonata going northbound on County Road W. 38-year-old Ivett Gomez was in a Chevy Silverado going southbound. The vehicles reportedly crossed paths and collided.
Due to the accident, Mya Cortez and the driver of the Sonata were seriously injured. Ivett Gomez and the other Chevy occupant had non-incapacitating injuries. Authorities say alcohol was a factor in the crash, but additional details are unconfirmed.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When authorities say alcohol was a factor in a serious crash, people don’t usually consider what that means beyond just potential charges for an alleged drunk driver. However, it’s important to know what it could mean for the victims and families involved. That’s why it’s important to know where the alcohol came from.
If someone involved in this collision was under the influence, then one of the most important questions is whether a local alcohol provider contributed by over-serving them. That’s not something law enforcement typically investigates in detail, but it can have a major impact on both accountability and public safety. Texas law recognizes that businesses have a duty not to over-serve people who are obviously intoxicated. When they do, and someone gets hurt, Texas law provides ways for them to be held accountable.
So while it’s important to determine whether alcohol played a role here, it’s just as important to understand how. Because if this crash stemmed from a broader chain of negligence, the consequences may go far beyond just one driver’s decisions.
Key Takeaways:
- If alcohol contributed to this crash, authorities and families should consider where and how that alcohol was obtained.
- Texas law allows for alcohol providers to be held accountable when they over-serve an obviously intoxicated person who later causes harm.
- Criminal charges address one piece of the puzzle—but full accountability may require a deeper investigation into whether others played a role.
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