Harris County, TX — November 18, 2025, three people were injured due to a car accident at approximately 9:15 p.m. along Lee Road.

According to authorities, two people—a 36-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy—were traveling in a southbound Ford Focus on Lee Road at the Aldine Bender Road intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, an eastbound Ford Ranger occupied by a 70-year-old man entered the intersection at an apparently unsafe time. A collision consequently occurred between the Focus and the Ranger.

All three people reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. 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 multiple people are seriously injured in an intersection crash, it's tempting to draw conclusions from early reports about who entered the intersection when. But those initial impressions can leave out critical context. A collision like this deserves a closer look at how the crash unfolded and whether it could have been avoided.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?

Intersections are complex environments where timing, visibility, and driver judgment all collide—sometimes literally. Did investigators review signal timing, witness statements, or any available traffic camera footage to confirm how each vehicle approached the intersection? Did they measure impact angles and damage to reconstruct the paths of both vehicles? Without a full analysis, assumptions about who caused the crash may rest on incomplete information.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?

If either vehicle entered the intersection unexpectedly or failed to stop in time, it's worth asking whether a mechanical failure was involved. Did the Ranger have functioning brakes? Could a stuck throttle, steering issue, or sensor malfunction have caused it to move when it shouldn’t have? Likewise, did the Focus have working headlights or other systems that could have affected the other driver’s reaction? Mechanical problems aren't always obvious unless someone investigates specifically for them.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?

Both the Ford Focus and the Ford Ranger likely contain onboard data that could shed light on the moments leading up to the crash. Speed, throttle, braking input, and steering actions can clarify whether either driver attempted to avoid the collision. GPS and traffic signal data, if available, could help confirm which vehicle had the right of way. This digital information can be the difference between speculation and certainty—if it’s retrieved in time.

Intersection crashes often come down to fractions of a second and feet of space. Getting real answers requires a careful look at every contributing factor—not just early assumptions.

• Intersection crashes must be reconstructed using physical evidence and signal timing.
• Mechanical failures in either vehicle could play a role and require direct inspection.
• Vehicle and GPS data can clarify driver actions and confirm right-of-way questions.