Irion County, TX — September 15, 2025, a man was killed and a woman was injured in a car accident shortly after 7:00 a.m. along U.S. Highway 67.

According to authorities, a 30-year-old man from San Angelo was traveling in a westbound Ford F-150 pickup truck on U.S. 67 in the vicinity east of Hindle Road when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, an eastbound Ford F-250 pickup truck occupied by a 38-year-old woman was driving on the wrong side of the road. A head-on collision consequently occurred between the two pickup trucks.

The man from the F-250 reportedly sustained fatal injuries over the course of the accident; the woman from the F-250 suffered minor injuries, as well, reports state. 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 a head-on collision happens on a clear stretch of highway, the initial assumption is often a wrong turn or driver error. But when one vehicle crosses into oncoming traffic and someone loses their life, it's not enough to stop at the obvious. Serious outcomes call for deeper questions.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
In a head-on collision involving wrong-way travel, it's essential to reconstruct how and when the vehicle left its proper lane. Was there any indication of evasive maneuvers from either driver? Did investigators analyze tire marks, vehicle damage angles, and rest positions to understand the path of travel? Without mapping the sequence in detail, it’s difficult to know if the lane departure was gradual, sudden, or potentially avoidable. The quality of the investigation often depends on whether trained crash specialists were involved or if only a surface-level review was done.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
A vehicle drifting into the opposite lane without warning raises serious questions about mechanical or electronic issues. Could the F-250 have experienced a steering malfunction or brake failure? Was there a problem with the vehicle’s lane departure warning system, if equipped? It’s also worth asking whether a tire failure or suspension issue triggered the loss of control. These problems are rarely visible after the fact unless someone inspects the vehicle closely—and once the vehicle is released or scrapped, that opportunity is gone.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Both pickup trucks likely carried onboard data systems capable of recording critical pre-crash information—speed, throttle, brake input, and steering angle. That data could confirm whether the driver of the F-250 attempted to correct the lane drift or if the truck moved across the center line without any reaction. Video from traffic or dash cameras, if available, might provide visual confirmation. But all of this information is time-sensitive and must be recovered before it's overwritten or lost.

A fatal wrong-way crash demands more than assumptions—it demands a full investigation into not just who was where, but why they ended up there in the first place.

Takeaways:

• Head-on collisions must be reconstructed to determine how and why lane departure occurred.
• Steering, braking, or tire failures may explain sudden wrong-way movements and should be ruled out.
• Onboard vehicle data and camera footage are key to understanding driver behavior and vehicle response.