Reid Estates, TX — June 23, 2025, two people were injured due to a car accident at approximately 7:30 a.m. along Windfern Road.

According to authorities, a 66-year-old man was traveling in an eastbound Jeep Cherokee on Zaka Road at the Windfern Road intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, the Jeep entered the intersection at an apparently unsafe time, failing to yield the right-of-way at a stop sign. A collision consequently took place between the left side of the Jeep and the front-end of a southbound Lexus occupied by a 32-year-old woman.

Both the man from the Jeep and the woman from the Lexus reportedly sustained serious injuries as a result of the wreck. 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

Crashes that happen at stop-controlled intersections often get written off as simple driver mistakes. But when two people leave seriously hurt, that’s a clear sign something more may have gone wrong—something worth a closer look.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
A vehicle entering a busy intersection from a stop sign should trigger questions about timing, visibility, and reaction. Did investigators document whether the driver of the Jeep stopped fully, rolled through, or misjudged the distance of oncoming traffic? Was there surveillance footage nearby that could confirm these details? Did anyone review physical evidence—like skid marks or impact angles—to determine who had time to react? In many cases, especially during morning commutes, traffic volumes and driver decisions can complicate the picture, making a complete scene analysis even more important.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
If the Jeep Cherokee entered the intersection when it shouldn’t have, it’s easy to assume error—but what if the brakes didn’t respond as expected? Could the throttle have lagged or surged, or was there a steering or sensor issue that misled the driver? A malfunction might explain why an experienced driver made a critical misjudgment. Unless the vehicle was preserved and inspected, any contributing defect could be missed entirely.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Vehicles today can provide crucial data about speed, throttle input, braking, and steering just before a crash. Was that information downloaded from either car? It could show whether the Jeep made a complete stop—or blew through the sign. It might also confirm whether the Lexus driver was speeding or had time to brake. If either driver was distracted—by a phone or onboard system—that could be evident as well. But all of that depends on whether someone took the time to gather it.

When serious injuries occur at a seemingly routine intersection, the answers don’t come from guesswork—they come from asking the right questions and pursuing the evidence that matters.

Takeaways:

• Stop-sign crashes require detailed analysis of vehicle behavior, timing, and scene evidence.
• Possible mechanical or electronic issues in the at-fault vehicle must be ruled out.
• Vehicle data can show whether drivers stopped, reacted, or were distracted before impact.