Dallas, TX — July 10, 2025, Christian Stevenson was killed as the result of a car accident that took place around 8:53 p.m. along Interstate 35E.

According to preliminary statements on the accident, it happened at West Twelfth Street along northbound lanes.

Investigators said that 20-year-old Christian Stevenson was in a Honda Accord going southbound. A Land Cruiser was going northbound. Those vehicles somehow crossed paths and collided on northbound lanes, authorities said.

Due to the collision, Christian Stevenson was reportedly fatally injured. No other injuries were reported. At this time, additional details are unconfirmed at this time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

One of the most common things I address on this blog is people jumping to conclusions. After serious accidents, some people are just more concerned with being the first ones to guess it right than actually waiting for the evidence. Unfortunately, authorities can even take part in this behavior. If a crash is seen as a low priority, for example, it may not get a proper investigation. That's why it can be helpful to consider some key questions early on.

Was the department handling the crash equipped to fully investigate it?
Serious collisions like this one demand thorough reconstruction and analysis—everything from measuring skid marks to reviewing vehicle positions and pre-crash behavior. But not every agency has the staff, tools, or training to carry out that kind of work. If corners were cut or assumptions filled the gaps, then the story being told may not be the whole truth.

Were the vehicles inspected for possible defects?
After any head-on collision, it’s worth asking if something malfunctioned—whether it was the steering, braking, or another system. Even faulty airbags or seatbelts can cause survivable crashes to become fatal. If those parts were never checked, then one of the most critical pieces of the puzzle may have been ignored.

Did investigators collect any electronic data?
Data from onboard systems or even nearby traffic cameras can often show things like speed, braking, and steering inputs right before a crash. Cellphone records are obviously important, as well. And there may have been nearby cameras that caught the incident on video. Electronic data can often be time-sensitive, so the sooner it's collected the better.

With these questions, authorities may be able to show that they can address all doubts and concerns a family has and prove they did good investigations. Sometimes, though, their answers come up short, giving a family the opportunity to seek out more thorough independent investigations. Either way, they should feel confident they're going to get the full story.

Takeaways:

• Some crash scenes don’t get the level of investigation they truly require.
• Mechanical failure could play a role and needs to be ruled out.
• Vehicle and camera data can fill in gaps when a victim can’t.