Houston, TX — April 20, 2025, two people were injured in a car accident at about 2:15 a.m. at Bellaire Boulevard and Southwest Freeway.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2009 Dodge Journey was heading south on Southwest Freeway when it collided with an eastbound 2023 Chevrolet Silverado on Bellaire Boulevard.

Two passengers in the van, a 19-year-old woman and a 21-year-old woman, were seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.

The other two men in the van and the driver of the Chevrolet were listed as possibly injured, the report states.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Harris County crash at this time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

After a serious crash, there’s always a rush of activity with police blocking off roads, medics working quickly and tow trucks clearing the wreckage. But once the sirens fade, what’s often left behind are far more difficult questions. And when young passengers are badly hurt, it’s critical to dig deeper than surface-level explanations.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? The scene of a multi-vehicle crash like this one demands more than a quick diagram and a few interviews. Yet, in many late-night collisions, that’s exactly what happens. Did investigators laser-map the area? Did they examine vehicle paths and take statements from all passengers, not just the drivers? A serious effort means recreating the moments before impact, especially when multiple people were inside the same vehicle. Some departments have crash reconstruction experts on call, but others may rely on basic patrol responses, which can overlook key details. It’s not enough to ask what happened. We need to understand how and why.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? Two very different vehicles were involved here: a 2009 Dodge and a 2023 Chevrolet. That raises questions about mechanical reliability on both ends. Was the older vehicle’s brake system working properly? Did the newer truck’s sensors or alerts perform as designed? Without a full mechanical inspection, it’s impossible to know if a malfunction — like a sudden brake failure or a stuck throttle — played a role. Those things don’t always leave obvious clues, but they can turn an ordinary drive into a catastrophe in seconds.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? These days, nearly every vehicle logs critical information leading up to a crash. Speed, acceleration, braking and steering inputs could be stored in the car’s systems. Add in GPS history and cell phone activity, and investigators have a real chance to piece together a clearer picture. But only if someone takes the time to pull that data. Has anyone done that yet? If not, valuable insight could already be slipping away.

When injuries are severe and questions remain, a surface-level explanation doesn't cut it. It takes real effort to uncover what really happened, and that starts with asking smarter questions from the start.

Key Takeaways:

• Not all crash scenes are investigated with the depth they deserve.
• Older vehicles and newer models both carry risks that should be explored.
• Vehicle data could hold the answers, but only if someone retrieves it.