Big Spring, TX — January 11, 2026, Christian Perez was killed and Josue Hernandez, Willy Gonzales-Solis and Erixon Roblero were injured in a single-vehicle accident just after midnight in the 900 block of Father Delaney Street.

Authorities said a 2021 GMC Sierra was heading west when it lost control and crashed into a cement wall near Glasgo Street.

Driver Christian Perez, 25, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, according to authorities.

Passengers Josue Hernandez, 19; Willy Gonzeles-Solis, 23; and Erixon Roblero, 19, were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries, authorities said. Hernandez and Solis were moved to a Lubbock hospital because of the seriousness of their injuries.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Howard County crash at this time. The accident is still under investigation.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Events like these often leave more questions than answers, particularly when only one vehicle is involved. What might seem clear-cut at first glance often deserves a second look, one that goes beyond surface-level explanations.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? With only one vehicle involved, it’s worth asking how thoroughly the scene was examined. Did investigators reconstruct the path of the truck? Was the area laser-mapped to capture vehicle positioning and impact points? Not all agencies have the tools or training for a deeper forensic review, and in some cases, important details can go undocumented. Whether this particular crash was analyzed with that level of care is not yet clear.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? Mechanical failure can't be ruled out just because a vehicle is relatively new. Issues like brake failure, steering malfunctions or electronic stability control problems aren’t always obvious at the scene. Without a detailed mechanical inspection, there’s no way to know whether the vehicle itself contributed to the incident. That’s a step that often gets skipped, particularly when the focus is on driver behavior.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? A 2021 GMC Sierra likely contains an engine control module that tracks braking, speed and steering input. That kind of information can provide objective insight into what happened in the moments before impact. Additional sources like GPS logs, cell phone records and nearby surveillance footage could also help build a fuller picture. The key question is whether those resources were identified and preserved in time.

Looking closely at incidents like this isn’t about assigning blame; it’s about making sure the full story is known. Too often, important facts are overlooked simply because no one thought to ask the right questions.

Key Takeaways:

• Thorough crash analysis requires more than a visual inspection.
• Mechanical problems may be hidden and need proper diagnostics to detect.
• Valuable electronic evidence exists, but only if it's gathered promptly.