Savannah Cardenas Killed in Alleged Drunk Driver Accident in Bexar County, TX

Bexar County, TX — March 22, 2025, Savannah Cardenas was killed in an alleged drunk driver accident at about 3:30 a.m. on State Highway Loop 1604.

Authorities said a 2010 Toyota Tundra was heading north without its headlights on when it crashed into a southbound 2014 Chevrolet Traverse near Macdona.

Chevrolet driver Savannah Cardenas, 24, died in the crash, according to authorities.

The driver of the Toyota, who suffered serious injuries in the crash, was charged with intoxication manslaughter after a blood test showed his blood alcohol content exceeded the legal limit, authorities said.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Bexar County crash.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

It’s worth asking: how does a driver end up going the wrong way on a major highway, in the middle of the night, with no headlights on? When alcohol is involved, as authorities allege here, that question becomes even more important.

Once a blood test confirms someone was over the legal limit, many assume the investigation is complete. But in reality, that’s often just the beginning of what needs to be looked into. Specifically, where did the drinking happen, and who served the alcohol?

Under Texas dram shop laws, bars and other alcohol providers can be held accountable if they serve someone who’s already obviously intoxicated. That’s not just a legal technicality: it’s a vital safety measure meant to keep people who are clearly impaired from getting behind the wheel and putting others at risk.

If reports are accurate and the driver in this case was over the legal limit at the time of the crash, then identifying where that drinking occurred should be a top priority. Was the alcohol consumed at a private gathering, or did a business overserve someone who was already showing clear signs of intoxication?

From where I sit, getting the full truth in a crash like this means looking beyond just the individual behind the wheel. It means asking tough questions about whether an alcohol provider contributed to what happened, and making sure any business that failed to follow the law is held to account.

That’s how we help those affected by this crash. And just as importantly, it’s how we help prevent the next one.