UPDATE (February 14, 2025): Additional reports have been released which identify two of the passengers who had been in the vehicle—a Ford Explorer—with Virginia Alaniz as Jennifer Alaniz and Juliana Alaniz. Reports state that they each suffered serious injuries. No more details are available at this point in time. Investigations remain ongoing.
UPDATE (February 5, 2025): Recent reports have been released which shed light on additional details concerning this accident. According to these reports, the woman who lost her life as a result of this accident has been identified as 80-year-old Virginia Alaniz. Reports also state that the authorities have recommended charges of intoxication manslaughter and two counts of intoxication assault against the man who had been behind the wheel of the striking vehicle. No additional information is currently available. Investigations continue.
San Antonio, TX — January 26, 2025, a woman was killed and four other people were injured in a possible drunk driver accident on the I.H. 410 access road.
According to authorities, the accident took place on the I.H. 410 access road in the vicinity of the South Presa Street intersection.
Details surrounding the accident remain scarce. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a motor vehicle that had been traveling on the frontage road struck two other vehicles that had been at a stop at an intersection.
One person—a female—suffered reportedly fatal injuries over the course of the accident. Four other people—of which one was a child—sustained injuries of unknown severity, as well. They were each transported to local medical facilities by EMS in order to receive necessary treatment. Authorities state that one of the people involved in the wreck is being evaluated for “possible intoxication”.
Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identities of the victims—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When crashes like this happen, it’s important to look beyond the immediate details and ask how and why they occurred. Authorities have stated that one of the people involved is being evaluated for possible intoxication, which, if confirmed, raises serious questions about where and how that person became impaired before getting behind the wheel.
Texas law prohibits alcohol providers from serving alcohol to someone who is obviously intoxicated. If a bar, restaurant, or other establishment continued serving the driver despite clear signs of impairment, that business could share responsibility for the crash under Texas dram shop law. These laws exist to ensure that alcohol providers take their obligations seriously and don’t contribute to preventable harm.
Holding all responsible parties accountable is essential. The driver may face criminal charges, but if an alcohol provider played a role in their intoxication, they should also be held to account. Without proper consequences, there is little incentive for businesses to follow the law and prevent overservice. A thorough investigation into where the driver was drinking and whether the law was followed is necessary to ensure that everyone who contributed to this crash is identified and held responsible.
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