Harris County, TX — September 11, 2025, Dennis Huffman was killed due to a single-car accident just before 10:00 a.m. along Farm to Market 1485.

According to authorities, 66-year-old Dennis Huffman was traveling in an eastbound Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck on F.M. 1485 near the Roots Down Road intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, the pickup truck failed to safely maintain its lane of travel. It was consequently involved in a single-vehicle collision in which it apparently struck a tree. Huffman reportedly sustained fatal injuries over the course of the accident. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a single-vehicle crash ends in tragedy, the first reports often stop at the bare facts: a lane departure, an impact, and a fatal outcome. But those details don’t explain why the pickup left the road in the first place. That answer only comes from looking deeper into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?

With a fatal collision, investigators should go beyond a basic scene review. Did they reconstruct the Dodge Ram’s path to determine whether any steering or braking occurred before impact? Was there evidence of evasive action or signs the driver tried to correct the vehicle? These details matter, but not every crash receives the same level of analysis. If the investigation was limited, important evidence about what happened in those last moments may already be lost.

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

A sudden departure from the roadway can be caused by more than driver error. A steering failure, tire blowout, or braking issue could force a truck off course in seconds. Even electrical or sensor malfunctions can contribute in newer vehicles. These kinds of problems aren’t obvious at the crash scene. Unless the pickup is carefully examined by someone looking for mechanical failures, the possibility of a defect may be overlooked entirely.

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

Modern Dodge Ram trucks carry event data recorders that log speed, steering, and braking inputs right before a crash. That data could show whether the driver tried to respond or if the vehicle failed to react. GPS units, phones, or even nearby surveillance systems may also provide valuable context. But this information is time-sensitive—if not retrieved promptly, it may already be gone.

When a life is lost in a single-vehicle crash, the visible wreck doesn’t tell the full story. The real answers live in the details—the kind that only come to light if someone takes the time to look for them.

Takeaways:

• Fatal single-vehicle crashes demand a full reconstruction of vehicle movements.
• Mechanical issues like steering or tire failures can’t be ruled out without inspection.
• Vehicle data and digital evidence may provide the clearest account of what happened.