Jefferson County, KY — June 1, 2025, Five people were injured following a car accident that occurred at around 2:02 P.M. on Interstate 265.

According to reports, an accident involving a Ford Expedition occurred on the southbound lanes of Interstate 265 near Interstate 71, though few details of the the crash occurred are available.

First responders arrived and found multiple vehicles involved, with the Expedition having rolled in the course of the accident. Five people were taken to the hospital in unknown conditions, and their identities have not been disclosed. More information may become available as the investigation continues.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a multi-vehicle crash leads to a rollover, it’s clear something serious happened—but without the full story, it’s difficult to know why. That’s exactly why thorough investigation is not just helpful—it’s necessary.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
Rollover incidents are often signs of extreme force or sudden movement. Investigators should reconstruct how the vehicles interacted, whether evasive actions were taken, and what role each vehicle played in the sequence. That means collecting more than just crash scene photos—it calls for trajectory analysis, timing evaluations, and a close look at whether any vehicle actions were avoidable. If that work is rushed or left incomplete, the real causes can be buried under assumptions.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
Rollovers, particularly in larger vehicles like the Ford Expedition, can sometimes stem from equipment problems. A suspension failure, tire blowout, or malfunction in the vehicle's electronic stability control could all contribute. These issues may not be obvious without a careful inspection—especially after a high-energy crash that can damage or conceal key evidence.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Data from the Expedition could reveal critical facts: speed before the rollover, steering input, braking, and whether any system alerts occurred. That same kind of data from the other involved vehicles might help sort out the chain of events. The key is collecting that information early, while it's still intact and retrievable.

Crashes with this many moving parts require more than guesses. To get real answers, investigators have to take the time to dig into every layer of what went wrong.

Plain-language takeaways:

• Multi-vehicle crashes with rollovers need in-depth scene reconstruction to uncover the cause.
• Vehicle problems—like a failed tire or control system—could be involved and must be checked.
• Data from each vehicle can explain actions before and during the crash.