Bell County, TX — March 7, 2025, Damiano Range was injured in a single-car accident at approximately 11:45 p.m. along Spotted Horse Drive.

According to authorities, 33-year-old Damiano Rainge was traveling as a passenger in a southwest bound Toyota Camry on Spotted Horse Drive at the Glass Mountain Drive intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the Camry failed to appropriately control its speed. It was consequently involved in a single-vehicle collision in which it apparently struck a utility pole. Rainge reportedly sustained serious injuries as a result of the wreck. It does not appear that the driver was hurt. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

A late-night crash into a utility pole rarely leaves much behind except a wrecked vehicle and unanswered questions. When a passenger ends up seriously hurt while the driver walks away, it’s worth asking whether authorities are doing enough to figure out what really happened.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?

Speed might be an easy label to apply, but it doesn’t explain how or why the driver lost control. Did investigators review whether the driver attempted to brake or steer before impact? Was the vehicle’s path reconstructed using tire marks or impact angles? These steps are critical in understanding if the crash was the result of careless driving—or if something more unpredictable played a role. When passengers are injured, especially with the driver unharmed, a deeper dive into the dynamics matters.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?

A vehicle doesn't strike a utility pole by accident. Mechanical issues like faulty brakes, steering lock-up, or sudden tire failure can all mimic driver error. If the Camry wasn't thoroughly inspected after the crash, it’s impossible to say whether the driver lost control—or if the car itself was the problem. Skipping that step can mean blaming a person for what might’ve been a mechanical failure.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?

Event data recorders can reveal more than eyewitnesses ever could. Speed at impact, throttle and brake use, steering angle—all of that can help determine whether the vehicle responded to driver commands or ignored them. If this data wasn’t collected quickly and correctly, a crucial piece of evidence is likely lost. That’s especially important when only the passenger ends up hurt, leaving no first-hand account of what happened in those final seconds.

When passengers suffer the worst outcomes in single-car crashes, they’re often left out of the story entirely. But if no one asks the right questions about vehicle behavior and crash dynamics, the answers that matter most never surface.

Key Takeaways:

• Scene reconstruction should determine whether evasive actions were attempted before the crash.
• Vehicle inspections can uncover mechanical failures that may have contributed to the wreck.
• Data recorders can confirm if the vehicle obeyed driver input or failed at a critical moment.