Harris County, TX — December 11, 2025, Donald Howard was injured due to a car accident just after 12:30 a.m. along the U.S. 290 service road.
According to authorities, 37-year-old Donald Howard was traveling in a northwest bound Hyundai Veracruz on the U.S. Highway 290 service road in the vicinity southeast of the Windfern Road intersection when the accident took place.
Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, a collision occurred between the front-end of the Veracruz and the rear-end of a northwest facing Cadillac occupied by a 37-year-old man that had apparently been disabled in the active lane of traffic.
Howard reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. The man from the Cadillac 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
When a crash involves a vehicle that was already disabled in an active lane of traffic, it raises a different set of concerns—especially when one of the drivers is seriously hurt. These aren’t just accidents of timing. They’re situations that demand answers about vehicle safety, driver behavior, and whether more could have been done to prevent the collision.
1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
A key question here is whether the disabled Cadillac was visible and avoidable. Did investigators document how long it had been stationary, whether hazard lights were active, and what line of sight the approaching driver had? A complete scene analysis should also assess roadway lighting, time of impact, and any efforts made by the driver of the Cadillac to signal distress. If investigators didn’t carefully reconstruct those factors, critical context could be missing from the final conclusions.
2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
If the Cadillac suddenly broke down or stalled in an active lane, that points directly to a possible mechanical failure. Engine trouble, fuel system faults, or electrical issues could all cause a car to stop without warning—and without proper signals. Similarly, the Hyundai Veracruz’s ability to respond, including its braking system and forward collision alerts, should be reviewed. If neither vehicle underwent a full inspection, potential defects might go unnoticed.
3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Event data from both vehicles can paint a more complete picture. From the Cadillac, it may show exactly when the vehicle came to a stop and whether any systems failed beforehand. From the Veracruz, it could reveal whether the driver had time to react, if any avoidance maneuver was attempted, or whether warning systems engaged. GPS, lighting systems, and even phone usage records may also help explain the sequence of events. But this kind of evidence is time-sensitive—once gone, it’s hard to recover.
Crashes like this one aren’t just about who hit whom—they’re about what set the crash in motion. And unless someone asks the right questions early, that part of the story can easily be lost.
Key Takeaways:
- A full reconstruction should assess whether the disabled vehicle was visible and avoidable.
- Mechanical failures in either vehicle may have played a critical role and must be ruled out.
- Electronic data from both cars can help confirm the timeline—if preserved quickly.
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