Paducah, TX — October 24, 2025, Eliza Longoria was injured due to a single-car accident shortly before 12:45 a.m. along U.S. Highway 70.

According to authorities, 34-year-old Eliza Longoria was traveling in a westbound Ford Explorer on U.S. 70 at the County Road 301 intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, the Explorer failed to safely maintain its lane of travel. It was consequently involved in a single-vehicle collision in which it apparently overturned.

Longoria 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 hours of the morning, the common explanation is that the driver lost control—but that doesn’t tell the full story. A rollover isn’t just about a lane departure; it’s a sign that something went seriously wrong, and the investigation should be focused on understanding exactly what that was.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?

A rollover crash at 12:45 a.m. demands more than a routine report. Did investigators reconstruct the Explorer’s path leading up to the rollover? Was the roadway examined for signs of sudden steering corrections, brake marks, or objects that might have triggered a swerve? Without those details, it’s impossible to know whether the vehicle veered on its own, responded to something in the road, or failed to correct a developing issue. In single-vehicle crashes, this kind of scene work is often cut short, especially in low-traffic areas.

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

SUVs like the Ford Explorer carry a higher center of gravity, which can make them more susceptible to rollover—especially if there’s a steering or suspension failure. A mechanical defect in the steering rack, a blown tire, or even a problem with electronic stability control could have played a role. If the vehicle wasn’t thoroughly inspected, then a potentially critical factor may have gone unnoticed. That kind of oversight can change the entire understanding of how the crash happened.

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

Most modern vehicles, including the Explorer, are equipped with event data recorders that can show what happened in the seconds before the crash: speed, braking, steering inputs, and whether any alerts were triggered. This data could confirm if the driver took corrective action—or if the vehicle didn’t respond at all. GPS history and potential phone data could also add helpful context, but only if someone acted quickly enough to preserve it.

When a crash leaves someone seriously injured and a vehicle overturned, it's not just about how it ended—it’s about whether anyone took the time to understand how it began.

Key Takeaways:

• Rollover crashes require full scene reconstruction to identify what caused the vehicle to overturn.
• Mechanical or electronic failures in SUVs may make loss of control more likely and should be ruled out.
• Vehicle telemetry and digital evidence can clarify pre-crash actions—if preserved and reviewed early.