Waskom, TX — January 18, 2026, Bryan Rhodes was injured due to a single-car accident at approximately 11:30 a.m. along Farm to Market 9.

According to authorities, 43-year-old Bryan Rhodes was traveling in an eastbound Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck on F.M. 9 near the Shreve Camden Road intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the pickup truck was involved in a single-vehicle collision in which it apparently struck a road sign and overturned. Rhodes reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident.

Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

After a serious single-vehicle crash, early reports often focus on what the vehicle hit rather than why control was lost in the first place. When no other drivers are involved, the most important answers usually come from looking closely at the vehicle, the driver’s actions, and the evidence that may not be obvious at first glance.

Was the crash thoroughly investigated?
In a single-vehicle rollover, a proper investigation should go well beyond documenting the final resting position. Investigators should examine the vehicle’s path, changes in speed, and what the driver was doing in the moments leading up to the crash. That can include reviewing tire marks, studying damage patterns, and determining how and when the vehicle began to lose control. The depth of this work often depends on an officer’s training and experience. Some investigators are equipped to reconstruct complex crashes, while others may conduct only a basic review. In cases involving serious injury, that difference matters.

Has anyone looked into a possible vehicle defect?
When a pickup truck leaves its intended path and overturns, mechanical issues deserve close attention. Steering problems, brake failures, tire defects, or suspension issues can all cause sudden loss of control. Modern trucks also rely on electronic stability systems that are meant to help prevent rollovers, but those systems do not always work as intended. These kinds of problems are not always visible after a crash, which is why a full mechanical inspection is so important.

Was all available electronic data collected?
Electronic data can provide critical insight into what happened before the rollover. Vehicle systems may record speed, braking, steering input, and stability-control activity. Phone data can help determine whether distraction played a role, and GPS data can confirm timing and movement. This information is time-sensitive and can be overwritten if it is not preserved early, leaving gaps that are difficult to fill later.

When a single-vehicle crash leaves someone seriously injured, asking deeper questions is essential. A thorough investigation, careful inspection of the vehicle, and full collection of electronic data help move the case from assumptions toward a clearer understanding of what occurred.

Key Takeaways:

• Single-vehicle crashes require more than a basic scene review.
• Mechanical or system failures can contribute without obvious warning signs.
• Electronic data can clarify driver actions before control was lost.