Freestone County, TX — December 13, 2025, Torrey Stowell was injured in a car accident just after midnight on U.S. Highway 84 west of Long Lake.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2005 Ford F-250 was heading east when it ran off the road and overturned near the junction with U.S. Highway 79.

Driver Torrey Stowell, 45, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

After a serious crash, what often lingers are the unanswered questions, ones that don’t get resolved in a single night. People might assume everything important is obvious from the start, but that’s rarely the case when it comes to understanding what truly happened. Especially with major injuries involved, it’s worth asking whether the situation got the attention and scrutiny it deserved.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? When a vehicle overturns unexpectedly, there's more to consider than just the final resting point of the truck. A complete investigation should involve mapping out the vehicle's path, checking whether the driver attempted to correct course and reviewing any steering or braking actions in the moments before the crash. Sometimes officers do this well, but not all departments have the same level of training or equipment. That can mean critical clues, like yaw marks or control inputs, get missed or misinterpreted.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? With older vehicles like a 2005 Ford F-250, mechanical issues become a more realistic possibility. Brake failure, steering problems or even a stuck throttle could all lead to a loss of control. Without a thorough post-crash mechanical inspection, it’s hard to say whether the vehicle responded the way it should have. Just because a truck runs off the road doesn’t automatically mean driver error; machines sometimes fail without warning.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Many vehicles, even older ones, store useful crash-related data. Things like speed, brake application and steering input can be captured in the truck’s engine control module. That kind of information paints a much clearer picture of what the driver was doing in the final moments. If authorities also checked for nearby traffic cameras or phone use, that could round out the picture and help separate guesswork from fact.

When a crash leaves someone seriously hurt, there’s a responsibility to get the facts right. Relying on surface-level details doesn’t do justice to the situation. These kinds of questions aren’t just about who’s at fault; they’re about making sure no critical piece of the puzzle was ignored.

Key Takeaways:

• Not all crash investigations go deep enough to uncover what really happened.
• Vehicle defects don’t always leave visible signs, but they can change everything.
• Electronic data often holds the clearest account of a crash, if someone bothers to pull it.