Ellis County, TX — December 23, 2024, April Hendricks was injured as the result of a car accident at around 2:07 a.m. along Interstate 35E.

According to preliminary details about the accident, it happened in the area of Grainery Road south of Waxahachie.

Investigators said that 52-year-old April Hendricks was in a Ford Escape going northbound along I-35E. In a series of events not clear right now, a Honda Civic also going northbound reportedly failed to control speed, resulting in a car with Hendricks and a semi-trailer.

Due to the collision, April Hendricks had serious injuries. No other injuries were reported. Authorities recommended charges against the Honda driver, including for alleged possession of drug paraphernalia.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

With these recommended charges, people may see all of this as open-and-shut. However, it's important that victims and families always have clear evidence at their disposal to prove what caused the accident. At the end of the day, authorities are not out there getting insurance companies to take responsibility for an accident. That means if the insurance companies see any chance to avoid responsibility, they'll try to take it. If folks are well prepared with extensive evidence and solid legal tools and strategy, they can make sure the story stays straight so they can get the resolution they deserve. I see no reason right now why this crash would be an exception to that.