Potter County, TX — September 1, 2025, two people were injured due to a car accident at approximately 9:00 p.m. along Amarillo Boulevard.

According to authorities, a 47-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man were traveling in a northbound Mitsubishi Outlander Sport on Care Circle at the Amarillo Boulevard intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, the Outlander 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-left quarter of the Mitsubishi and the front-right quarter of an eastbound Prius.

The woman reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. The man suffered minor injuries, as well, reports state. Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identities of the victims—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When two vehicles collide at a cross intersection, it’s tempting to view it as a straightforward “failure to yield” situation. But a complete understanding of what happened—and why—requires more than just identifying who entered first. Every factor from vehicle performance to reaction time matters when lives and safety are at stake.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
A stop-sign collision at night should prompt a careful review of timing and vehicle dynamics. Did investigators determine how fast each vehicle was traveling as they approached the intersection? Were skid marks, debris patterns, or impact angles analyzed to confirm whether the Mitsubishi Outlander stopped or slowed before entering? Without mapping the scene or confirming distances and speeds, it’s difficult to say whether this was a case of misjudgment or something that limited the driver’s ability to stop.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
When a vehicle moves through a stop sign unexpectedly, the assumption is usually driver error—but mechanical or electronic malfunctions can also be responsible. A brake failure, powertrain issue, or malfunction in the Outlander’s electronic stability system could have prevented it from stopping properly. Similarly, both vehicles’ restraint and airbag systems should be reviewed to ensure they performed as designed, given that one person suffered serious injuries. Only a full mechanical inspection can confirm whether equipment failure played a part.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Both the Mitsubishi and the Toyota Prius likely contain event data recorders that store speed, braking, and steering inputs in the moments leading up to the crash. That data could show whether the Outlander’s driver attempted to stop or if the car didn’t respond. Cameras at the Amarillo Boulevard intersection—or even nearby business surveillance—may also hold valuable footage. Without securing this digital evidence, the official record risks resting on incomplete or assumed information.

Every intersection crash has its own story, and the truth lies in the details—how fast each driver was going, how each vehicle performed, and whether every piece of evidence was reviewed. A thorough investigation makes sure those answers aren’t left to guesswork.

Takeaways:

• Intersection collisions require detailed timing and movement analysis, not assumptions.
• Brake or stability-control failures can cause a vehicle to roll through a stop unintentionally.
• Black box data and intersection cameras can clarify exactly how the crash unfolded.