Baytown, TX — June 14, 2025, Thomas Dilas was injured in an alleged drunk driver accident at about 4 p.m. on State Highway 146.
A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2004 Ford Expedition was driving the wrong way near Ferry Road when it collided with a southbound 2025 Ford Maverick. A 2017 Chevrolet Suburban was involved in the crash as well.
Maverick driver Thomas Dilas, 26, suffered minor injuries in the crash, according to the report, as did the driver of the Suburban, a 33-year-old woman whose name has not been made public yet.
The Expedition driver, who was seriously injured in the crash, was charged with driving while intoxicated, vehicle theft and robbery, the report states.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Harris County crash.
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. An alleged drunk driver, multiple people injured and serious charges involving both intoxication and other crimes, yet we rarely hear about where that alcohol came from. That’s not just a missing detail. It may be a critical piece of accountability that Texas law allows victims to explore.
One of the most important but often overlooked questions in cases like this is, “Where did the driver get their alcohol?” If someone was visibly intoxicated and still managed to get served alcohol before getting behind the wheel, the business that served them may share in the responsibility for what followed. Texas dram shop law exists to hold alcohol providers accountable when they overserve someone who’s clearly intoxicated and then causes harm.
Accountability in drunk driving cases isn’t always as straightforward as it seems. It’s not just about punishing the driver; it’s also about understanding the chain of decisions that allowed them to be in that position. If an alcohol provider contributed to that chain, the law provides a way for victims to pursue justice, even if they don’t know it yet.
Three key things to consider:
- Dram shop law is designed to answer questions like where and how an allegedly drunk driver obtained alcohol before a crash.
- A full investigation should look beyond the individual behind the wheel and examine whether a bar or restaurant played a role.
- Many people don’t realize they have legal options after a drunk driving crash, but the law offers remedies for those willing to ask the right questions.
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