Randall County, TX — June 28, 2024, Ashleigh Roberts and another person were injured in a car accident just before 2:45 p.m. along Farmers Avenue.

According to authorities, 30-year-old Ashleigh Roberts was traveling in a westbound Toyota Camry on Farmers Avenue at the Georgia Street intersection when the accident took place. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a southbound Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck occupied by a 67-year-old woman entered the intersection at an apparently unsafe time, failing to yield the right-of-way at a stop sign. A collision consequently occurred between the front-right corner of the Camry and the front-left of the Ram.

Both Roberts and the woman from the pickup truck reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. They were each transported to local medical facilities by EMS in order to receive necessary treatment. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a serious crash occurs at an intersection, the aftermath often centers on which driver made a mistake. But the most important details aren’t always visible in the moment or clear from the initial report. That’s why it’s critical to ask whether the right steps were taken to uncover the full story.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
Crashes involving a failure to yield at a stop sign often get treated as open-and-shut cases. But a proper investigation should go further than identifying a traffic violation. Were both vehicles' paths mapped with precision? Did officers analyze speed, visibility, and driver decision-making? Intersections can be chaotic, and without reconstructing what happened from all angles, important factors may go unnoticed. Too often, the conclusions rest on assumptions rather than analysis.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
Just because one vehicle entered the intersection at the wrong time doesn’t mean it was entirely due to driver error. A mechanical issue—like a sticking accelerator, brake failure, or faulty power steering—can cause a driver to lose control without warning. These issues aren’t always obvious from a visual inspection, especially if the vehicle is quickly cleared or repaired. That’s why every vehicle in a crash like this needs a full inspection before conclusions are drawn.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Many modern vehicles, including both sedans and pickups, record detailed data about how they were being operated at the time of a crash. Was the Camry slowing down or speeding up? Did the Ram attempt to brake? These questions can often be answered through onboard data or third-party sources like traffic cameras. That kind of digital evidence can reveal more than eyewitness accounts ever could—if it’s preserved in time.

Surface-level answers won’t cut it in serious crashes. The only way to understand what really happened is by digging into every angle—from mechanics to digital records to scene analysis. Otherwise, key facts risk being lost entirely.

Takeaways:

• Investigators should go beyond assigning blame and fully reconstruct how the crash happened.
• Mechanical problems can play a hidden role and need to be ruled out through proper inspections.
• Onboard vehicle data and outside footage can help confirm what really happened during the crash.