UPDATE (August 29, 2025): Recent reports have been released which identify the man from the Ford Taurus who had been injured due to this wreck as 37-year-old Randy Bell. No additional details are available at this point in time. The investigation remains ongoing.
Tarrant County, TX — August 8, 2025, two people were injured due to an alleged DWI accident at approximately 10:00 p.m. along Miller Avenue.
According to authorities, a 37-year-old man was traveling in a northbound Ford Taurus on Miller Avenue at the Reed Street intersection when the accident took place.
Officials indicate that a collision took place between the rear-end Taurus and the front-end of a Chevrolet Colorado work truck that had also been traveling north on Miller. The man from the Taurus reportedly sustained serious injuries as a result of the wreck. The man from the Colorado—who had apparently sustained minor injuries, as well—had allegedly been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the rear-end collision. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When I see reports like this one, I think about how quickly an ordinary evening drive can turn into something much more serious. A rear-end crash in a work truck might sound like a simple roadway incident, but when alcohol is suspected, the real story may have started hours before the vehicles ever crossed paths.
One of the most important but often overlooked questions in cases like this is, “Where did the driver get their alcohol?” If the man accused of driving under the influence had been drinking at a bar, restaurant, or other licensed business before getting behind the wheel, and he showed obvious signs of intoxication at the time, that establishment could share in the responsibility. Texas dram shop law is designed to address exactly this—because drivers don’t act in a vacuum, and sometimes alcohol providers contribute to the risk.
It may not always be obvious, but a key part of accountability is understanding whether overservice played a role. Was the driver drinking at a place where staff ignored clear signs of impairment? Did someone keep serving despite his condition? Those questions often don’t come up in criminal investigations, but they can be vital for the people harmed by the crash.
If alcohol really was a factor here, then the accountability shouldn’t end with the driver alone. Looking further back to where the drinks were served can reveal more about how—and why—this situation unfolded. That’s exactly what the law makes possible, even if most people don’t realize it.
Here are three key takeaways worth noting:
- Texas dram shop law holds alcohol providers accountable when they serve obviously intoxicated patrons who later cause harm.
- A full investigation must look beyond the crash to where and how the driver obtained their alcohol.
- Many people don’t know they have the right to pursue these questions and uncover accountability from all responsible parties.
