Chambers County, TX — November 19, 2025, Courtland Crawford and another person were injured in a car accident at about 6:30 a.m. on F.M. 1405 near Baytown.

A preliminary accident report indicates that an eastbound 2023 Ford F-150 and a westbound 2015 GMC Sierra collided near Oscar Nelson Jr. Drive.

Ford driver Courtland Crawford, 26, and the driver of the GMC were seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Some mornings begin with a sense of routine, only to be abruptly derailed by something no one saw coming. When serious crashes happen early in the day, they often leave behind more questions than answers; and not just about what happened, but about how thoroughly it’s being understood.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? A collision like this one should trigger a detailed scene investigation, especially given the severity of the injuries. The question is whether that happened here. Did investigators map the scene with laser tools or reconstruct the paths both trucks took before the crash? Did they look into each driver's actions leading up to impact: were there signs of distraction, fatigue or something else? Sometimes officers conduct a thorough review, but it’s not uncommon for busy departments to rely on quick assessments that miss critical details.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? When two vehicles of different model years collide, it’s worth asking if either had mechanical issues. Did the Ford’s steering or braking systems malfunction? Could the older GMC have had a critical failure like a stuck throttle or faulty suspension? These aren't easy answers to get without a qualified mechanic inspecting both trucks, but without that, it’s easy to chalk everything up to human error and move on.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Both of these pickups likely have systems that store valuable crash data. Speed, braking force, steering inputs; these details can paint a clear picture of what each driver was doing in the seconds before the crash. There might also be phone records or GPS logs that offer more context. But too often, this kind of digital evidence isn't preserved in time or is simply overlooked.

When people are badly hurt, there’s a tendency to move on once the scene is cleared. But real understanding takes more than a traffic report. It takes a willingness to ask the deeper questions and follow where the evidence leads.

Key Takeaways:

• Crash reconstructions should use advanced tools and methods, not just a surface-level review.
• Mechanical failures in either vehicle need to be ruled out through proper inspections.
• Onboard data and digital records can provide critical insights into what really happened.