Cresson, TX — September 4, 2025, two people were injured due to a car accident just before 10:30 a.m. along U.S. Highway 377.

According to authorities, a man and woman from Weatherford—both age 63—were traveling in a southwest bound Nissan Rogue on U.S. 377 at the Pate Road intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a northeast bound Dodge Ram 2500 pickup truck attempted a left turn onto Pate Road at an apparently unsafe time, failing to yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic. A collision consequently occurred between the right-front quarter of the pickup truck and the front-end of the Rogue.

Both people from the Nissan reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. 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

When two people are left seriously injured in a crash, the first reports often focus on who had the right of way. But responsibility isn’t always that simple. Understanding what really happened requires a closer look at more than just who turned when.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?

With conflicting vehicle movements, careful reconstruction is critical. Did investigators map out the timing of the Dodge Ram’s left turn and the Nissan Rogue’s approach? Was speed measured, and were skid marks or evasive actions documented? Without that precision, conclusions about fault may rest more on assumptions than facts. A proper investigation can reveal whether this was truly a matter of a mistimed turn—or whether other factors contributed.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?

When a driver makes a move at the wrong time, it’s easy to stop at blaming decision-making. But it’s also possible the truck’s systems didn’t respond correctly. Brake failure, steering issues, or even a malfunctioning turn signal could have contributed to the unsafe maneuver. On the other side, if the Nissan Rogue’s safety systems—like forward-collision warning or automatic braking—were present but failed to engage, that could have made the outcome worse. Unless both vehicles are inspected, the role of a defect may never be considered.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?

Both the Dodge and the Nissan likely have event data recorders that store crucial details: speed, braking, steering input, and timing of maneuvers. Phones, GPS logs, or even nearby business cameras at the intersection may also provide supporting evidence. Without securing this data, investigators risk leaving the timeline incomplete and the real causes unresolved.

Crashes at intersections are rarely as straightforward as they appear on paper. The difference between guesswork and real understanding lies in whether investigators dig into every possible source of evidence.

Takeaways:

• Intersection crashes require precise reconstruction of both vehicles’ movements.
• Mechanical or safety system failures in either vehicle could have contributed.
• Vehicle data and external recordings may hold the clearest record of events.