McGregor, TX — July 28, 2025, three people were injured due to a car accident at approximately 9:30 p.m. along U.S. Highway 84.

According to authorities, two men ages 21 and 33 were traveling in a southeast bound Toyota Corolla on Farmview Parkway at the U.S. 84 intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, the Corolla entered the intersection at an apparently unsafe time, failing to yield the right-of-way at a stop sign. A collision consequently occurred between the left side of Corolla and the front-end of a Ford Expedition occupied by a 60-year-old man.

Both men from the Corolla reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. The man from the Ford suffered minor injuries, as well, reports state. 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 two vehicles collide at an intersection and multiple people end up injured, it’s easy to stop at the surface explanation that one car “failed to yield.” But real answers come from digging into why that decision was made—or whether other factors contributed to the crash.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
An intersection collision should trigger a detailed reconstruction. Did investigators document how fast each vehicle was traveling, when the Corolla entered the roadway, and whether either driver attempted to brake? Was the stop sign placement noted against the Corolla’s path of travel? Without careful mapping and timing, the report risks being little more than a traffic citation rather than a full account of what led to three people being hurt.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
It’s easy to assume the driver simply ran the stop sign, but mechanical failure could also explain why the Toyota entered the intersection unsafely. Brake problems, steering malfunctions, or a throttle issue could have left the driver unable to stop in time. On the Ford’s side, a failure in brakes or collision-avoidance systems could have worsened the outcome. Unless both vehicles are inspected, it’s impossible to know whether a defect played a hidden role.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Both the Corolla and the Expedition likely carry event data recorders that store speed, throttle, braking, and steering inputs seconds before impact. That information could confirm whether either driver tried to react. Phone records may also show whether distraction played a role. And at a major intersection, traffic cameras or nearby security systems could provide clear footage of the sequence. Without gathering this electronic evidence, much of the story remains guesswork.

When several people are injured in an intersection crash, quick assumptions about “failing to yield” don’t provide the whole truth. A proper investigation—scene, vehicles, and data together—is what gives clarity.

Key Takeaways:

• Intersection crashes demand careful reconstruction to explain timing and driver actions.
• Mechanical or electronic issues in either vehicle may have contributed.
• Black box data, phone records, and cameras are essential to piecing together the full story.