Navarro County, TX — November 20, 2025, Donya Wade was injured in a car accident at about 7:30 p.m. on State Highway 31 near Corsicana.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a westbound 2022 Ford F-350 pulling a trailer collided with an eastbound 2021 Ford Ranger while trying to turn left. Both vehicles had partial automation systems.

Donya Wade, a 55-year-old woman riding in the Ranger, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.

The Ford driver, a 56-year-old man, was listed as possibly injured, the report states.

The F-350 driver, who was not injured, was cited for failure to yield, according to the report.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Navarro County crash at this time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

After a major crash, people often focus on what went wrong in the moments before impact. But the real story usually runs deeper than a single mistake or a quick citation. It takes a more detailed look to understand what really caused a collision and whether anything could have been done to prevent it.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? When a larger vehicle like a truck hauling a trailer collides with a smaller one, investigators have to take extra care in understanding how the crash unfolded. That means more than just issuing a citation. It means digging into how each vehicle was positioned, whether speed or timing played a role and whether either driver had time to avoid the impact. Hopefully in this case, authorities used tools like scene mapping or crash reconstruction software, rather than relying solely on visual assessments or brief interviews. Unfortunately, that level of work isn’t always guaranteed, especially if responders were under time pressure or lacked specialized training.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? Both vehicles reportedly had partial automation features. Systems like these can help with lane-keeping or emergency braking, but they’re not perfect, and they’re certainly not a substitute for a driver’s full attention. If either vehicle failed to respond appropriately due to a malfunction, that could explain how the crash happened even if someone thought it was safe to turn. A detailed mechanical inspection could reveal if sensors, brakes or steering components didn’t behave as expected. In crashes involving modern vehicles, overlooking that possibility is a missed opportunity to understand the full picture.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Data from these types of vehicles can often show what the driver, and the car, were doing in the seconds leading up to a crash. Were brakes applied? Did any warnings go off? Was the trailer properly detected by the vehicle’s systems? On top of that, location data, dash cams or even traffic cameras might help confirm the sequence of events. These sources of information often hold answers that don’t show up in the initial report but are critical for getting the facts straight.

When a crash involves serious injuries, especially with today’s advanced vehicle systems in play, it’s not enough to stop at a citation. The real question is whether anyone will keep asking the hard questions, because that's what it takes to get closer to the truth.

Key Takeaways:

• A full investigation should include more than just fault. It needs to show how and why a crash happened.
• Vehicles with automation features should always be inspected for possible system errors or malfunctions.
• Electronic data from both cars could hold the key to understanding the crash sequence.