A North Texas family has filed a lawsuit following a wrong way crash on the Dallas North Tollway that took the life of 28 year old Tra’Nia Jackson.
Aldous Law filed this dram shop case on behalf of her family, seeking accountability not only from the driver charged in the crash, but also from the establishment that served him alcohol before he got behind the wheel.
Details of the Dallas North Tollway Wrong Way Crash
In the early morning hours of May 12, 2025, a driver traveled north in the southbound lanes of the Dallas North Tollway near Royal Lane. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, his vehicle clipped an 18 wheeler and then collided head on with the car carrying Tra’Nia Jackson, her two sisters, and two friends.
The crash led to a fire. A trooper and bystanders pulled Jackson from the wreckage.
Tra’Nia Jackson died as a result of her injuries.
Police later arrested the driver and charged him with intoxication manslaughter and assault.
“Mr. Majewski was driving the wrong way down the toll road. He was obviously intoxicated, and he should never have been allowed to get into that condition at a bar knowing he was going to get in a car and attempt to drive home,” said attorney Charla Aldous to NBC 5.
Lawsuit Against Dallas Bar Under Texas Dram Shop Law
The lawsuit names Harwood Arms, the Dallas bar the driver told troopers he left shortly before the crash.
Under Texas dram shop laws, a bar or restaurant can be held liable if it serves alcohol to someone who is obviously intoxicated and that person later causes injury or death. These cases focus on whether an establishment continued serving alcohol when it was clear the person posed a danger to themselves and others.
Dram shop cases are about responsibility. Bars and restaurants that profit from alcohol sales must also follow the law designed to protect the public.
“It is our goal to try to show establishments that are selling alcohol that they need to do so responsibly and safely,” Aldous said.
Aldous Law Represents Families in Texas Dram Shop Cases
Aldous Law represents individuals and families across Texas in serious injury and wrongful death cases. We have handled complex dram shop litigation, including a 2018 trial on behalf of the mother of former Cowboys player Jerry Brown, who was killed in a drunk driving crash.
More important than any result is the reason behind the work. Aldous Law takes cases we believe in. We represent people who need experienced trial lawyers willing to stand up to powerful defendants.
Seeking Accountability After a Fatal Drunk Driving Crash in Dallas
Tra’Nia Jackson’s family describes her as having a beautiful spirit. That’s why holding all of the responsible parties accountable is so important. This lawsuit hopes to prevent similar tragedies in the future. No one deserves to lose their life due to someone else’s reckless and negligent behaviors. At Aldous Law, we believe that Tra’Nia Jackson’s family deserves justice for their tragic loss.
