Harris County, TX — July 13, 2024, David Williams was injured due to a car accident shortly before 8:30 p.m. along Farm to Market 528.

According to authorities, 58-year-old David Williams was traveling in an eastbound Toyota 4Runner on F.M. 528 at the Townes Road intersection when the accident took place. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a southbound Ford F-250 that had been making a left turn to face eastbound in the center turn land of F.M. 528 failed to appropriately maintain control. A collision consequently occurred between the front-end of the pickup truck and the left side of the 4Runner. The impact pushed the back right quarter of the 4Runner into the back left quarter of an eastbound Lexus sedan.

Williams reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. He was transported to a local medical facility by EMS in order to receive necessary treatment. It does not appear that anyone else involved was hurt. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a vehicle ends up in the path of another during a turning maneuver, the outcome can seem like a simple mistake in timing. But collisions like this often involve more than a misjudged gap—they raise questions about whether the turn should have been attempted at all, and whether something interfered with the driver’s ability to make it safely.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?

When a crash involves a vehicle crossing oncoming traffic, investigators should carefully reconstruct the movements of each vehicle: Was the pickup already committed to a turn when the Toyota 4Runner approached? Were there tire marks or signs of evasive action? And did the driver have adequate visibility? If the full turning path wasn’t mapped out and documented, it’s hard to say with certainty whether the crash was simply a poor decision or something else entirely.

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

Losing control during a turn can stem from mechanical problems, especially in larger vehicles like the Ford F-250. If the steering, brakes, or throttle didn’t respond properly during the turn, the driver may not have been able to correct course even if they saw the 4Runner coming. Without a mechanical inspection, it’s unclear whether the truck itself contributed to the collision.

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

Both the truck and the 4Runner likely contain event data that can reveal speed, braking input, and steering angles. That kind of data helps confirm whether the driver attempted to slow down, correct the turn, or react to an approaching vehicle. Area surveillance cameras or dash cams from other drivers may also provide a clear view of how the crash unfolded. If none of this evidence has been pulled, the investigation may be working with only part of the story.

When vehicles collide mid-turn, it’s not just about who had the right of way. It’s about whether each vehicle—and its driver—was functioning as expected when the turn was made.

Takeaways:

• Full scene analysis should clarify whether the turn was safe to attempt at that moment.
• Vehicle inspections are needed to determine if mechanical issues contributed to the crash.
• Electronic data and surveillance footage can help confirm the timing and nature of driver responses.