Dallas County, TX — July 6, 2025, Ana Pitones and another person were injured in a single-car accident just after 9:30 p.m. along Interstate Highway 20.

According to authorities, 18-year-old Ana Pitones and a 20-year-old man were traveling in an eastbound Chevrolet Cruze on I-20 just west of Lumley Road when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, the Cruze was involved in a single-vehicle collision in which it apparently struck a median barrier. Reports note that the Cruze may have had defective or slick tires at the time of the wreck.

Pitones reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident; the man who had been a passenger in the car suffered minor injuries, as well, according to reports.

Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Even routine drives can turn serious in an instant—and when young people are involved, there's even more urgency in understanding what led up to a crash. A single-vehicle collision might seem straightforward at first glance, but early impressions can miss key details that make all the difference in how the incident is understood.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
When a car strikes a median, it's important to look closely at how and why the vehicle lost its path. Was speed a factor? Did the driver make any steering or braking attempts? These questions can only be answered through proper scene documentation and vehicle movement analysis. If the investigation didn't include detailed measurements or an attempt to reconstruct the crash dynamics, the picture of what happened will stay incomplete. It's also worth noting that less-experienced drivers can sometimes react unpredictably under pressure—but only a thorough review can tell if that played a role here.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
There’s already mention of possibly defective or slick tires—an angle that absolutely needs follow-up. Tires are the only part of a vehicle that touches the road, and when they fail, control can be lost immediately. But tire issues don’t always leave clear signs post-crash. Were the tires inspected for tread depth, pressure, or manufacturing flaws? Were they appropriate for the vehicle? Without that, it's impossible to know if the equipment on the car contributed to the outcome.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
The Cruze likely had onboard data that could reveal whether the vehicle was speeding, braking, or swerving before impact. That kind of evidence can back up—or challenge—witness accounts and assumptions. If someone took the time to access the car’s event recorder, it could also show whether any warning lights were on or systems had failed before the crash. If no one collected that data, it's another lost chance to understand what went wrong.

When accidents happen, especially to younger drivers, the most important step is to get past assumptions and look closely at all the moving parts—literally and figuratively. Only then can the real story begin to take shape.

• Median crashes deserve a full reconstruction to understand vehicle behavior.
• Tire issues should always be investigated, especially when raised in early reports.
• Digital vehicle data can confirm what happened before the moment of impact.