Thayer, MO — September 6, 2025, One person was injured following a car accident that occurred at around 1:35 P.M. on US-63.

According to reports, a Chevy Silverado was attempting to cross US-63 from a county road and pulled out in front of a Kia Forte, resulting in a collision.

When first responders arrive don the scene they found the 51-year-old Kia driver seriously injured and transported her to the hospital for treatment. Officials have not released any updates on the investigation or the status of the driver.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When two vehicles collide at a crossing, it’s easy to point fingers based on position alone. But quick judgments rarely hold up under closer scrutiny. The real challenge is figuring out what each driver saw, how they responded, and whether something unexpected changed the outcome.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
Crashes at intersections or crossings can be deceptively complex. A complete investigation should include a full mapping of both vehicles’ paths, a review of driver actions in the seconds before impact, and a careful look at how long each driver had to react. If the officers didn’t conduct a full scene reconstruction or interview both drivers promptly, the picture may already be incomplete.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
If the Silverado pulled into traffic suddenly, one question worth asking is whether the driver intended to stop or slow down and the vehicle simply didn’t respond. Problems with throttle control, braking, or steering assist can all cause a vehicle to move unpredictably. And on the other side, the Kia’s ability to brake or maneuver may also have been affected by mechanical factors. If neither vehicle was thoroughly inspected, there's still room for unknowns.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Both vehicles may have stored valuable data—speed, acceleration, braking, and steering—all of which could help paint a clearer picture. Phones, GPS logs, or even dashcam footage can further confirm what happened and when. If that data hasn’t been pulled, there's a risk the investigation will rely more on assumption than evidence.

When the early facts seem obvious, that’s often when the biggest mistakes get made. Real clarity comes from digging into the details—not just taking the surface explanation at face value.

Takeaways:

• Crashes at crossings deserve full scene reconstructions and driver interviews.
• Vehicle defects may cause sudden, unexpected movement and should be ruled out.
• Data from vehicle systems and devices can reveal what really happened.