Dallas County, TX — December 21, 2025, a man was injured due to a car accident shortly before 9:00 p.m. along State Highway 183.

According to authorities, a 23-year-old man was traveling in a southbound Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck on S.H. 183 at the S.H. 12 intersection when the accident took place.

The intersection is apparently controlled by a traffic signal. Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the Silverado entered the intersection at an unsafe time, failing to heed the light indicated by the traffic signal. A collision consequently occurred between the back-left quarter of the pickup truck and the front-end of a westbound Nissan Versa.

The man reportedly sustained serious injuries as a result of the collision. It does not appear that anyone else was hurt.

Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a driver is seriously hurt in a crash involving a traffic signal, the story usually stops at who ran the red light. But that only scratches the surface. If the signal was missed, the question isn’t just what happened—it’s why. A crash like this deserves more than a quick assumption.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
At any signal-controlled intersection, investigators should determine timing and movement with precision. Was the light cycle confirmed? Did the Silverado attempt to brake or swerve? Where were the vehicles when the signal changed? Without a full reconstruction—based on vehicle positions, tire marks, and potentially signal timing data—it's impossible to know whether the driver made an error or if the circumstances gave them little chance to react.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
If the Silverado entered the intersection at the wrong time, mechanical failure should be considered. Were the brakes working properly? Did the throttle respond correctly—or was there a delay or surge? A steering issue could also contribute to misjudged movement. These kinds of failures aren’t always visible but can be discovered through proper diagnostics. In modern pickups, electronic faults can trigger split-second outcomes that the driver can’t override.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
The Silverado likely contains an event data recorder that shows what happened in the seconds before the crash—vehicle speed, brake input, steering, throttle position, and whether any safety systems were active. This data can help determine whether the driver tried to stop or if the truck didn’t respond. GPS data, mobile phone use, or even nearby traffic cameras could also help piece together the timeline. If this data wasn't collected early, critical evidence may have already been lost.

Injuries at intersections shouldn't just be blamed on a red light. There's usually more to the story—and the only way to find it is by asking the questions that take more effort to answer.

Takeaways:

• Intersection crashes require full reconstruction and signal timing analysis to understand vehicle movement.
• Brake or throttle failures may explain why a vehicle entered an intersection unsafely and must be inspected.
• Vehicle data and GPS can show whether the driver tried to stop—or if the vehicle didn’t respond as expected.