Midland, TX — November 13, 2025, Joshua Dunn was injured in a motorcycle accident just after 11 p.m. on North Big Spring Street/State Highway 349 Business.
A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2026 Kawasaki ZX600 was heading north when it collided with a 2023 GMC C2500 near Lone Star Lane.
Motorcyclist Joshua Dunn, 23, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.
The GMC driver was not hurt, the report states.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Midland County crash at this time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
After serious crashes, the first wave of information is often thin. That makes it even more important to slow down and ask whether the right steps are being taken behind the scenes to understand what really happened.
Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? A basic report can tell where vehicles ended up, but that alone doesn’t explain how they got there. A full investigation should include careful measurements, mapping of vehicle paths and a close look at what each driver was doing before impact. That kind of work takes time and training. Some officers have deep experience with complex crashes, while others may not. The question is whether this case received the level of attention needed to sort out speed, timing and decision-making, not just a quick scene review.
Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? When a motorcycle and a larger vehicle collide, it’s easy to assume human error and move on. But machines fail too. Brakes can underperform, throttles can stick and electronic systems can misread inputs. Without a proper mechanical inspection of both vehicles, those possibilities stay hidden. Ruling out defects is a key step, especially when there are no obvious clues at the scene.
Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Modern vehicles generate a lot of data. Engine modules can show braking and throttle use. Phones can reveal timing and movement. Nearby cameras may capture moments that no witness saw clearly. If that digital evidence isn’t gathered early, it can be lost. That data often provides the clearest picture of what actions happened just before the crash.
Looking deeper isn’t about pointing fingers. It’s about making sure decisions are based on facts, not assumptions. Careful investigations help everyone understand what went wrong and help prevent the same thing from happening again.
Key takeaways:
- A short report doesn’t always mean a complete investigation.
- Mechanical issues should be checked, even when they aren’t obvious.
- Electronic data can answer questions that the scene alone cannot.

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