Corpus Christi, TX — November 13, 2025, Roman Zuniga was injured in a car accident at about 4:40 a.m. on South Staples Street/F.M. 2444.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2019 Lexus GX 470 was heading east when it crashed into a guardrail near King Trail.

Driver Roman Zuniga, 42, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

After a serious crash, the first reports often feel complete, but they rarely tell the whole story. Early summaries tend to focus on the outcome, not the process that led there. That gap is where important questions usually live.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? When a vehicle leaves its path and strikes an object, a basic scene review is only a starting point. A deeper investigation looks at more than where the vehicle ended up. It asks how the vehicle was moving in the moments before impact, whether braking or steering changed suddenly and how long investigators stayed on scene to capture details before evidence faded. Some officers have advanced training in crash reconstruction, while others may not have the tools or experience to dig into complex vehicle movement. If the investigation stopped at photos and measurements, key answers may still be missing.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? Single-vehicle crashes often raise questions that aren’t visible to the eye. A sudden brake failure, a steering issue or an electronic system glitch can change everything in a split second. Modern vehicles rely heavily on sensors and software, and problems there don’t always leave obvious marks. Without a careful mechanical inspection, it’s hard to rule out whether something inside the vehicle failed before the crash occurred.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Today’s vehicles record more than most people realize. Speed, throttle use, braking and warning alerts can all be stored in onboard systems. Phones, navigation apps and nearby cameras can also help line up a clear timeline of what happened just before impact. If this digital information isn’t preserved early, it can be lost or overwritten, taking important answers with it.

Looking past the surface of a crash isn’t about second-guessing; it’s about making sure nothing meaningful is overlooked. When investigations ask harder questions and gather deeper evidence, the picture becomes clearer, and decisions can be made with confidence rather than assumptions.

Key takeaways:

• A full crash investigation goes beyond where the vehicle stopped.
• Mechanical and electronic issues should be checked, even when damage looks obvious.
• Digital data often holds the clearest clues about what happened before a crash.