Glendale, AZ — March 29, 2025, Two people were injured following a car accident that occurred at around 10:00 P.M. on 57th Drive.

An investigation is underway into a car accident that left two people injured during the evening hours of March 29th. According to official reports, an Uber was traveling in the area of 57th Drive and Grand Avenue when the Uber driver reportedly attempted to clear the intersection which had a yellow light and resulted in a collision with another vehicle.

When first responders arrived on the scene, they found that the two Uber passengers had sustained serious injuries and transported them to the hospital for treatment and it is unclear if the occupants of the second vehicle also sustained injuries. At this time there has been no further information released about the accident, including the status of the passengers injuries or the identities of those involved, however this remains an ongoing investigation and more details may be released in the future.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a crash involves a rideshare vehicle and results in serious injuries to passengers, the public tends to focus on the immediate facts—what color the light was, who had the right of way—but those details alone don’t tell the full story. In order to understand what really happened, and to ensure that all responsible parties are identified, there are three essential questions that need to be asked: Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect contributed? And has all the electronic data relevant to the crash been preserved?

In this case, an Uber reportedly entered an intersection on a yellow light and collided with another vehicle, seriously injuring two passengers. It’s not uncommon for initial reports to focus on who did what just before the crash, but that can oversimplify the situation. A comprehensive investigation should involve more than just basic statements and crash scene photos. Authorities need to collect physical evidence, reconstruct the collision, and interview all drivers and witnesses. Whether that happens can vary significantly based on the training and resources available to the local agency handling the investigation.

The next question that often gets overlooked is whether a vehicle defect played a role. Even in cases that appear to be simple driver error, mechanical failures—such as issues with braking systems, acceleration, or visibility features—can contribute to the outcome. Both vehicles involved, particularly the rideshare vehicle given its commercial use, should be preserved and examined. That examination needs to happen quickly, before the vehicles are repaired, scrapped, or returned to service.

Finally, there’s the question of whether all electronic data has been collected. Vehicles today often include electronic control modules (ECMs) that record key information like speed, brake usage, and steering input just before a crash. Additionally, rideshare companies typically log trip data, GPS tracking, and communications between driver and platform—all of which can offer insight into how the crash unfolded. Nearby traffic cameras or private surveillance footage may also help. But this data is often lost if no one moves quickly to preserve it.

Until these three questions are answered, the full story remains unclear. Serious crashes involving rideshare services raise complex issues about driver behavior, vehicle safety, and data accountability. Those affected deserve a complete picture of what happened, and the only way to get that is through a thorough, evidence-based investigation that considers all potential contributing factors.