Gainesville, TX — February 3, 2025, Stephen Wren was killed and Pearl Morin, Corinna Gaona, and others were hurt in truck accident at 11:30 p.m. on I-35.

Initial details about the accident say that the crash involved multiple vehicles colliding along southbound lanes of the interstate about a mile south of Summitt Avenue.

According to officials, 68-year-old Stephen Wren was in a commercial truck going along the interstate. For reasons unclear, a chain-reaction collision occurred involving several other vehicles. As a result of the accident, Stephen Wren was killed.

Injured in the crash were 39-year-old Pearl Morin, 55-year-old Corinna Gaona, and three others. The injuries did not appear to be serious. Right now, additional details about the crash are unavailable.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Any chaotic crash is going to present significant challenges, but the involvement of commercial vehicles can raise even more hurdles. That raises concerns, then about the efforts authorities have made to sort through all the evidence and make sure they're getting all the facts.

Did investigators have the resources to conduct a thorough investigation? Serious crashes require time, training, and the right tools to properly reconstruct what happened. If authorities had to move on quickly or lacked the expertise to analyze key evidence, they might not have uncovered all contributing factors. Were road conditions, weather, or potential vehicle malfunctions carefully considered?

Did they rule out mechanical issues or vehicle defects? A sudden loss of control could point to brake failure, steering issues, or even tire blowouts. In some cases, defective airbags or seatbelts make crashes more severe than they should be. Was the vehicle examined closely to determine if a mechanical failure contributed to the accident?

Have they preserved all available digital evidence? Most modern vehicles have an Engine Control Module (ECM) that records speed, braking, and steering inputs. Additionally, cellphone activity, GPS data, or even security footage from nearby businesses could help clarify the circumstances of the crash. Have investigators taken steps to secure this data before it's lost or overwritten?

If authorities can provide clear answers to these questions, then it's likely a sign they've done thorough investigations. Otherwise, if answers come up short, it can be a sign that getting the whole story will require more thorough independent investigations.