Pownal, VT — June 3, 2025, Three people were injured following a car accident that occurred at around 7:45 P.M. om Strohmaier Road.

According to reports, a Nissan Pathfinder with three occupants was traveling on Strohmaier Road when it lost control for unknown reasons and rolled.

When first responders arrived they found that all three occupants had sustained critical injuries and they were transported to the hospital for treatment. Their identities have not been released and their current status is unknown, however this remains an ongoing investigation. and more details may be released in the future.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a vehicle rolls with no other cars involved and no immediate explanation, it raises more than a few questions. These crashes don’t happen without a reason—something caused the loss of control, and it’s up to investigators to determine whether every possible factor has been examined.

Was the crash investigated beyond surface-level findings?

When first responders arrive at a single-vehicle rollover, it’s critical that they don’t assume speed or driver error without taking a closer look. Did they document the vehicle’s path, check for skid marks, and measure distances to reconstruct what led to the rollover? A complete investigation should also look at occupant positioning and seatbelt usage. If investigators lacked the time, training, or tools to do that, crucial details could be left out of the final report.

Has anyone inspected the vehicle for potential mechanical failure?

It’s one thing to say a vehicle "lost control." It’s another to explain why. Did a tire fail? Was there a brake malfunction? Could the steering have locked or the suspension have been compromised? Unless the Pathfinder was thoroughly examined for mechanical defects, these kinds of questions go unanswered. A serious rollover should trigger a full mechanical inspection, not assumptions based on outward appearance.

Has all relevant electronic data been collected?

A vehicle’s onboard systems can offer answers that the crash scene alone can't provide. From speed and steering to brake application and electronic stability control activity, this data helps piece together the moments leading up to the crash. If the occupants had phones or GPS devices in use, those records might also clarify what was happening just before the vehicle rolled. If no one retrieves this digital evidence, important clues may be lost for good.

Rollover crashes don’t just happen without cause. Whether the issue was mechanical, behavioral, or something else entirely, finding out what went wrong means looking well beyond first impressions. Anything less risks leaving the real cause undiscovered.

• A rollover needs more than a basic investigation—it needs reconstruction.
• Vehicle defects could explain a sudden loss of control and must be checked.
• Digital records can reveal the moments leading up to the crash.