Waxahachie, TX — October 2, 2025, Samuel Subia and Michelle Subia were injured in an alleged drunk driver accident at about 5:45 p.m. on U.S. Route 287 Business.
A preliminary accident report indicates that a southbound 2015 Ford Explorer collided with a northbound 2016 Mercedes-Benz near Waxahachie High School. The SUV overturned as a result of the crash.
Mercedes driver Samuel Subia, 62, and Michelle Subia, 47, were seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.
The Ford driver, who also suffered serious injuries, was charged with driving while intoxicated, the report states.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Ellis County crash at this time.
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 conversation. A serious crash involving an allegedly intoxicated driver has left multiple people hurt, and the immediate focus, understandably, is often on the collision itself. But in many cases, the story of where that driver had been drinking beforehand never comes to light unless someone specifically asks the right questions.
One of the most important but often overlooked questions in cases like this is, “Where did the driver get their alcohol?” If it turns out the driver was visibly intoxicated and still being served at a bar, restaurant or other licensed alcohol provider before getting behind the wheel, that business may have broken the law. In Texas, dram shop laws exist to hold alcohol providers accountable when they put profit over safety by overserving someone who’s clearly intoxicated. That’s not just about liability. It’s about prevention.
As we think about this crash and the harm caused, it’s worth remembering that the driver’s alleged intoxication may not have happened in a vacuum. If a business played a role in enabling that driver to get on the road in that condition, those affected by the crash have the right to know. The law offers tools that many people don’t know they can use to explore that possibility, and sometimes, it’s the only way to uncover the full story.
Here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Texas dram shop law allows victims to hold alcohol providers accountable if they overserve an obviously intoxicated person who then causes harm.
- Determining where a driver was drinking before a crash can be difficult, but it’s a critical part of a full investigation.
- Many people don’t realize that legal remedies exist in these situations, even when criminal charges are already filed.
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