Lubbock, TX — January 3, 2025, One person was injured following a car accident that occurred at around 6:48 A.M. on Boston Avenue.

An investigation is underway into a car accident that left one person injured during the morning hours of January 3rd. According to official reports, the accident occurred in the area of Boston Avenue and 32nd Street, though the details of the crash and what led to it have not yet been made public.

When first responders arrived on the scene, they found that one person had sustained serious injuries and transported them to the hospital. At this time there has been no further information released about the accident, including the status of the motorist's 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 I read about a crash like the one that occurred on the morning of January 3rd near Boston Avenue and 32nd Street—where one person was seriously injured but few other details have been made public—it’s a reminder that even seemingly routine incidents deserve close scrutiny. In my experience, these types of crashes often raise more questions than they answer at first. To get those answers, we must start with three essential questions.

First, did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? A serious injury suggests a significant impact, which should trigger a careful examination of the scene. That includes documenting skid marks, damage patterns, witness statements, and vehicle positions. But depending on the resources of the responding agency, the level of detail in that investigation can vary widely. If key evidence wasn’t collected or preserved, it may be difficult to determine how the crash really happened or whether all contributing factors have been identified.

Second, has anyone considered whether a vehicle defect played a role? It’s common to assume that driver behavior caused a crash, but mechanical issues—such as brake failure, steering malfunctions, or tire blowouts—can just as easily lead to loss of control. These issues aren’t always obvious in a routine post-crash inspection. To identify them, vehicles must be preserved and examined by someone with the expertise to spot problems that aren’t visible to the naked eye. If the vehicle has already been repaired or scrapped, that opportunity could be gone.

Finally, has all the electronic data related to the crash been collected? Most modern vehicles are equipped with an electronic control module (ECM) that records data like speed, braking activity, and steering input just before a crash. This information can provide crucial insight into what happened in the final moments before impact. Other sources—such as dash cams, nearby surveillance footage, or even data from the driver’s cell phone—can also be incredibly valuable. But these sources must be secured quickly or the data may be lost, overwritten, or inaccessible later.

With so little information currently available, the most important thing for those involved is to ensure these three questions are thoroughly explored. Serious injuries can have long-lasting consequences, and it’s only fair that those affected get clear, evidence-based answers about what caused the crash. That clarity is only possible when no stone is left unturned in the investigation.