Culberson County, TX — January 14, 2025, a man was injured following a single-vehicle rollover accident at approximately 1:15 a.m. along I.H. 10.

According to authorities, an 18-year-old man from El Paso was traveling in an eastbound Nissan Cube on Interstate Highway 10 in the vicinity east of Sunsites Road when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, the Nissan failed to safely maintain its lane of travel and took faulty evasive action. It was consequently involved in a single-vehicle collision in which it apparently struck a median barrier and overturned.

The man reportedly suffered serious injuries over the course of the accident. Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When crashes like this happen—particularly single-vehicle rollovers on a major interstate in the middle of the night—there’s often a tendency to chalk it up to fatigue or driver inexperience. But in my experience, serious injuries in a crash like this warrant a closer look at factors that may not be immediately obvious. To understand what really led to this rollover on I-10 in Culberson County, three essential questions must be addressed.

First, did investigators examine the road environment in detail? At 1:15 a.m., poor visibility, minimal traffic, and environmental factors like wind or road debris can increase the risk of lane departure. Were the lane markings faded, or was the shoulder narrow or uneven? Was there a median design or barrier that increased the likelihood of a rollover once the vehicle left the lane? A careful scene investigation is necessary to understand whether the road contributed to the loss of control.

Second, has anyone considered whether a mechanical failure played a role in the crash? A vehicle like a Nissan Cube may be particularly sensitive to tire issues, suspension faults, or instability if an evasive maneuver is made at highway speeds. A steering or braking malfunction—or even an uncommanded acceleration—could also cause a driver to veer suddenly and overcorrect. Identifying those failures requires a forensic inspection of the vehicle before it’s repaired or destroyed.

Finally, has all available electronic data been retrieved from the vehicle? Most modern vehicles contain event data recorders that capture speed, throttle input, braking, and steering activity in the seconds before a crash. That data is essential in determining whether the driver made an attempt to correct course, and how the vehicle responded. Investigators should also consider any GPS, dashcam footage, or nearby surveillance that could clarify what led to the faulty evasive action.

Answering these three questions is critical to making sure that no stone is left unturned in understanding the causes of a crash like this. Serious wrecks deserve serious investigation, not assumptions. Getting clear answers to these questions is crucial for those seeking to understand what happened and why—and it's the least that can be done to help those affected find the clarity and closure they deserve.