San Antonio, TX — April 5, 2025, a pedestrian was killed in an alleged intoxicated driver accident at approximately 3:30 p.m. along State Loop 410.
According to authorities, a pickup truck was traveling southbound on the S.L. 410 access road and attempted to take the turn around in the vicinity of Culebra Road when the accident took place.
Officials indicate that, allegedly due to the intoxicated state of the pickup’s driver, the vehicle failed to safely maintain its lane of travel. It reportedly mounted the curb and struck a 60-year-old man that had been sitting on the median area. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries, according to reports, and was declared deceased at the scene.
Authorities have apparently recommended charges of intoxication manslaughter against the man who had been behind the wheel of the striking pickup. Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When someone is hit and killed while simply sitting on a median, it raises serious questions—especially when the driver is allegedly under the influence of alcohol. In cases like this, it’s not just about how the vehicle left the roadway. It’s about how the driver ended up in no condition to control it in the first place.
More often than not, once authorities identify intoxication, the investigation shifts toward criminal charges—and stops there. But that approach overlooks a key part of the story: where did the alcohol come from, and should the driver have been served at all?
Under Texas law, it’s illegal for bars, restaurants, or other alcohol providers to serve someone who is obviously intoxicated. If 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 break this law don’t do so by accident or over a drink or two. It’s usually several drinks past the point where the signs of intoxication are clear. Whether it’s a lack of training, oversight, or concern, that kind of overservice puts lives at risk long before anyone gets behind the wheel.
That’s why it’s critical to identify the source of alcohol in cases like this. When that piece of the investigation is ignored, it gives irresponsible alcohol providers a pass—and makes it more likely that the same mistakes will be repeated.
Getting the full picture doesn’t just help explain what happened. It helps those affected by the crash seek accountability and ensures that every contributing factor is brought to light.
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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