Lawsuit filed against Twin Peaks after deadly crash involving underage drinker

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - Twin Peaks faces a wrongful death lawsuit for allegedly serving alcohol to a 20-year-old before a deadly crash.

Jackson County Circuit Court records show that David Jensen filed the lawsuit on Wednesday, Feb. 11, against Twin Peaks and its franchise owner, 3B Lodge II, LLC.

The suit also names Mason McIntyre, now 21, of Independence. Jensen’s daughter, Jennifer Jensen. Died in the Dec. 27, 2025, crash.

What the lawsuit alleges

Court records show that McIntyre was drinking at the Twin Peaks location at 19821 E. Jackson Dr. the night of the crash. He was 20 at the time. His 21st birthday was Feb. 7, 2026.

The lawsuit claims Twin Peaks employees served McIntyre alcohol without checking his ID and continued serving him even after he became visibly intoxicated.

According to the petition, the restaurant failed to train employees on the dangers of letting intoxicated customers drive away.

The lawsuit alleges Twin Peaks either had no policies for handling intoxicated patrons or failed to enforce existing policies - including one that encourages employees to order taxis for impaired customers.

The crash

McIntyre left the restaurant around 9 p.m. and drove a Chevrolet Silverado west on E. Kentucky Road toward Highway 291, the lawsuit states.

He was speeding and ran a red light at the intersection, slamming into the passenger side of Jennifer Jensen’s 2010 Ford Ranger, according to court documents.

The Independence Police Department says it arrested McIntyre after the crash. His blood alcohol level was 0.186% - more than double the legal limit - roughly 2 hours after the crash.

A probable cause statement shows officers arrived at the crash scene around 9:20 p.m. Witnesses told police they saw McIntyre’s truck speeding before he ran the red light.

Officers say they found McIntyre trapped behind the wheel. Firefighters cut him out of the vehicle and took him to Centerpoint Medical Center. A Busch Light bottle was found in the center console.

The victims

Court records show the crash seriously injured Jennifer Jensen’s passenger, who suffered two broken femurs, a broken hand and internal injuries. Jensen was pronounced deceased at the scene.

A 12-year-old girl in the back seat was taken to Children’s Mercy Hospital with a lacerated liver, bruised lungs and a cut above her left eye, according to court documents.

When investigators spoke with McIntyre at the hospital, they said he could not remember the crash. He knew he had been in a collision but could not recall where he had been or where he was going.

What happens next

The lawsuit seeks damages upward of $25,000.

A summons has been issued to McIntyre and 3B Lodge II for a June 1 case management conference.

As of Feb. 16, McIntyre remains in the Jackson County Detention Center on a $100,000 bond. He faces charges of driving while intoxicated and causing the death of another person.

Court records reveal that McIntyre also faces two additional counts of second-degree assault. His arraignment is scheduled for Feb. 25.

About the restaurant

A January 2023 news release shows 3B Lodge II, LLC acquired the Independence Twin Peaks location on Jan. 12 that year. The company owns 5 locations in Kansas City and Wichita.

KCTV5 has reached out to Twin Peaks and its owners for a comment and is awaiting a response.