Tarrant County, TX — October 24, 2025, Edward Gilly was injured due to a single-car accident at approximately 2:30 a.m. along Interstate Highway 635.

According to authorities, 51-year-old Edward Gilly was traveling in a southeast bound Chevrolet Tahoe on I-635 near S.H. 121 when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the Tahoe was involved in a single-vehicle collision in which it apparently overturned. Gilly reportedly sustained serious 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 vehicle overturns in the early morning hours and the driver is seriously hurt, it's tempting to assume fatigue or driver error was to blame. But rollover crashes—especially those involving larger vehicles like SUVs—can point to deeper issues. The question is whether anyone is taking the steps needed to uncover them.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?

An SUV rollover at highway speeds should trigger a full crash reconstruction. That includes documenting the vehicle’s path, measuring distances to understand trajectory, and examining the rollover sequence. Was there a swerve or overcorrection? Did the vehicle strike anything before tipping? These questions can only be answered with detailed scene work. Unfortunately, in many single-vehicle incidents—especially when no other parties are involved—this level of effort isn’t always guaranteed.

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

Rollovers are often linked to vehicle instability or mechanical failure. A tire blowout, faulty suspension, or steering malfunction could easily cause a loss of control in a high-profile vehicle like a Tahoe. Even a brake issue during a sudden maneuver can lead to rollover conditions. Unless someone performs a thorough mechanical inspection, there’s no way to confirm whether the vehicle was functioning properly or not—and that’s a step that frequently gets skipped unless pushed for.

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

The Tahoe likely contains event data that can show what happened just before the crash: speed, braking, steering inputs, and whether any stability systems activated. That kind of information is essential in understanding whether the driver was responding to a sudden problem—or if the vehicle didn’t respond to the driver at all. Additionally, GPS and phone data might add further context. But time is critical—if this data isn’t retrieved soon, it may be permanently lost.

A single-vehicle rollover isn’t just an isolated event—it’s a signal that something serious went wrong. Whether it was driver-related, mechanical, or a mix of both, the answers are there if the investigation digs deep enough to find them.

Key Takeaways:

• Rollover crashes require detailed scene reconstruction to understand what caused the loss of control.
• A mechanical failure could be the root cause and must be ruled out with a full inspection.
• Vehicle data can provide a precise timeline of events—if collected promptly.