Harris County, TX — November 21, 2025, two people were injured in a car accident shortly before 9:30 p.m. along Interstate Highway 45.

According to authorities, a 26-year-old woman was traveling in a southbound Toyota Camry on I-45 just past Meadow Edge Lane when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a southbound Mazda attempted a lane change at an apparently unsafe time. It was consequently involved in a collision with the Camry and a southbound Ford Explorer.

The woman from the Camry reportedly sustained serious injuries as a result of the wreck. A 36-year-old woman who had been behind the wheel of the Explorer suffered minor injuries, as well, according to reports.

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

After multi-vehicle crashes, early reports often focus on a single maneuver. But when several vehicles are involved and someone is seriously hurt, the more important question is whether the full chain of events was carefully examined.

Was the crash thoroughly investigated?
In a collision involving a lane change and multiple vehicles, a proper investigation should go beyond noting that a maneuver was unsafe. Investigators should look closely at how each vehicle was positioned, how quickly the situation developed, and what each driver was doing in the moments before impact. That can include analyzing vehicle spacing, speed changes, and whether any driver attempted to brake or steer away. The depth of this work often depends on the training and experience of the responding officers. Some are skilled at reconstructing complex traffic interactions, while others may rely on surface-level observations. In crashes involving serious injuries, that difference matters.

Has anyone looked into a possible vehicle defect?
When a vehicle does not respond as expected during a lane change, mechanical issues should still be considered. Steering components, brake response, and throttle behavior all deserve review. Modern vehicles also rely on electronic safety systems designed to assist drivers during sudden movements. If one of those systems failed or did not operate properly, that may not be obvious without a detailed mechanical inspection. Mechanical problems can exist even when driver error is suspected.

Was all available electronic data collected?
Electronic data can help clarify what actually happened before the vehicles collided. Vehicle systems may record speed, braking, steering input, and warning activity. Phone data can help determine whether distraction played a role, and nearby cameras may help establish timing and vehicle positions. This information is time-sensitive. If it is not preserved early, it can be lost, leaving important questions unanswered.

When a crash leaves someone seriously injured, careful questions matter. A thorough investigation, close inspection of all involved vehicles, and full collection of electronic data help move the case beyond assumptions and toward a clearer understanding of how the collision unfolded.

Key Takeaways:

• Lane-change crashes require careful reconstruction of all vehicles’ movements.
• Mechanical or system failures should be ruled out through inspection.
• Electronic data can clarify driver actions in the moments before impact.