Montgomery County, TX — March 10, 2025, Three people were killed after a car accident occurred at around 5:00 A.M. on I-45.

Authorities are investigating after a car accident left three people dead and injured four others on the morning of march 10th. According to official statements, a passenger van was disabled due to a flat tire along the southbound lanes of I-45 near Sawdust Rd. when it was struck by a truck.

When first responders arrived on the scene, they found that three people from the van were fatally injured and pronounced deceased, while four other individuals which included a child had sustained serious injuries and they were transported to the hospital for treatment. The driver of the truck was also seriously injured and taken to the hospital. At this time there has been no further information released from the accident, including the identities and status of those injured, however this remains an ongoing investigation and more details may be released by authorities in the future.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a disabled vehicle is struck on a major highway, resulting in multiple fatalities and serious injuries—including to a child—the circumstances must be examined with precision and care. In this incident on the southbound lanes of I-45 near Sawdust Road, where a passenger van with a flat tire was struck by a truck, a comprehensive investigation should be guided by three critical questions: (1) Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? (2) Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused or contributed to the crash? (3) Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?

The fact that the van was disabled at the time of the crash raises immediate concerns about visibility, warning signals, and the actions taken by the occupants and surrounding motorists. Investigators must examine the exact positioning of the van, whether hazard lights or cones were deployed, and if the vehicle was fully off the travel lanes or partially obstructing traffic. Road and traffic conditions at the time of the crash—such as lighting, weather, and line of sight—are also essential elements in understanding how this collision occurred.

Beyond the scene itself, attention must turn to the condition and functionality of both vehicles involved. In particular, investigators should examine whether a defect or maintenance issue contributed to the van’s flat tire. Likewise, the truck that struck the van should be subject to a full mechanical inspection. Was there a failure in the braking system, steering components, or driver-assistance technologies that may have prevented the truck from avoiding the collision? Large commercial or heavy-duty trucks require longer stopping distances and more advanced braking systems, which must be evaluated thoroughly in a case involving such severe consequences.

Finally, electronic control modules (ECMs) in both the truck and van may hold critical pre-crash data. This includes vehicle speed, braking input, throttle application, and steering activity. In a situation where the truck collided with a stationary or slowed vehicle, this data can help determine how the vehicle was being operated and whether there was an opportunity to take evasive action. It can also help verify if either vehicle experienced a malfunction in the moments before the crash. As always, this information must be retrieved promptly to prevent it from being lost or overwritten.

Until all three of these investigative areas are fully addressed, the cause of this fatal incident remains undetermined. A detailed investigation—combining physical evidence from the scene, thorough mechanical evaluations, and digital data analysis—is necessary to understand what happened and to determine whether steps could be taken to prevent similar crashes in the future.