The Woodlands, TX — August 28, 2025, one person was injured in a single-car accident at about 4:45 a.m. on Green Bridge Road.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a westbound 2013 Volkswagen Jetta crashed into a highway sign west of College Park Drive.

The driver, an 18-year-old man, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report. His name has not been made public yet.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Montgomery County crash at this time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

After a serious crash, it’s natural to wonder what really happened in those final seconds before impact. People often assume they know — maybe someone was tired, distracted or just driving too fast — but real answers don't come from guesswork. They come from asking the right questions and doing the hard work of getting to the bottom of it.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? It’s not clear how much effort went into this investigation, but given the early-morning timing and the fact that it was a single-vehicle crash, there’s a risk it didn’t get the attention it deserves. Some officers might take a quick look, chalk it up to driver error and move on. Others might go deeper: reconstructing the scene, analyzing skid marks and digging into the driver’s actions before the crash. Unfortunately, unless that level of care is confirmed, there’s always a chance that something important was missed.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? When a car suddenly veers off course and hits a fixed object, people assume the driver lost control. But sometimes the car is the problem. Brake failure, steering issues or even a stuck accelerator can cause a crash just as easily as a mistake behind the wheel. Older vehicles, like the one involved here, should be thoroughly inspected after a wreck, especially if the driver is seriously hurt and can’t explain what happened right away.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Many vehicles, even those over a decade old, store valuable crash data. Speed, throttle position and braking patterns can often be recovered, giving investigators a clear picture of the moments before impact. Phones, traffic cameras and GPS data can also offer clues. If no one’s taking steps to collect that information, they may be missing evidence that can show whether this crash was avoidable, or not.

We tend to assume the facts will come out after a crash like this, but that doesn’t always happen on its own. It takes real follow-up to figure out what went wrong and why. The truth isn’t always obvious. It has to be found.

Key Takeaways:

• Not every crash investigation goes deep enough to uncover the full story.
• A mechanical failure might look like driver error unless someone checks the car.
• Crash data from the vehicle or phones can answer questions no one else can.