Houston, TX — September 19, 2025, Benjamin Wiggington was injured in a car accident at about 9 p.m. in the 10500 block of Grant Road.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2007 Kawasaki ZX600 motorcycle was heading east when it collided with a Dodge Ram 2500 that had turned out of a private driveway.

Motorcyclist Benjamin Wiggington, 25, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.

The Dodge driver and two teens riding with him were not injured, the report states.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

In the wake of any serious crash, people are left wondering how such a violent moment unfolded in mere seconds. But behind the headlines, there’s often far more to uncover, especially when lives are permanently altered. Surface-level answers rarely explain the whole story, which is why asking the right questions early can make all the difference.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? It’s not clear yet whether this crash received the kind of deep-dive investigation it truly needs. When motorcycles collide with larger vehicles, especially at driveway exits, it’s easy for assumptions to cloud objectivity. Thorough investigations involve reconstructing the scene with precise tools, like laser mapping, and reviewing driver conduct in the moments leading up to impact. Did anyone document sightlines? Were witness statements consistent, and were all angles of approach analyzed? Without these steps, critical details might get missed, especially when it comes to determining right-of-way and timing.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? Motorcycles and trucks alike carry their own mechanical vulnerabilities. A sudden brake failure on either vehicle could have drastically shifted the outcome. Was the Kawasaki’s braking system checked for defects? Could the truck’s visibility systems or sensors have failed to alert the driver to oncoming traffic? These kinds of inspections often don’t happen unless someone insists on them, and by then, evidence might be gone. It’s worth asking whether both vehicles were properly examined before assumptions took root.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Modern vehicles hold a trove of useful data: speed, braking, throttle input, even GPS positioning. Phones and dashcams can add further layers of context. Did investigators secure this information from the Dodge Ram? Was any helmet cam or ride-tracking data recovered from the motorcycle? With the right digital evidence, it's possible to reconstruct not just the crash itself, but the moments that led up to it. Without it, key behaviors, like distraction or sudden maneuvers, might go unexplored.

Getting to the truth after a crash like this doesn’t happen by accident. It takes persistence, the right questions and a willingness to dig past the surface. When investigations stop short, accountability can get lost in the gaps.

Key Takeaways:

• Quick investigations can overlook crucial timing and driver behavior details.
• Mechanical problems may contribute to crashes, even if they’re not obvious at the scene.
• Vehicle and phone data often tell the most accurate version of what happened.