Splendora, TX — June 6, 2025, Eric Hampton Jr. and another person were injured due to a car accident at approximately 12:30 p.m. along F.M. 2090.

According to authorities, 30-year-old Eric Hampton Jr. was traveling in a westbound Chevrolet Trax on Farm to Market 2090 at the Dodd Road intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a southbound GMC Sierra pickup truck that had been traveling on Dodd entered the intersection at an apparently unsafe time, failing to yield the right-of-way at a stop sign. This resulted in a collision between the left side of the pickup truck and the front-end of the Trax.

Hampton reportedly sustained serious injuries as a result of the wreck while the 67-year-old man who had been in the pickup truck suffered minor injuries. 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 two vehicles collide at an intersection and one driver is seriously hurt, the immediate focus often falls on who had the right-of-way. But beyond that basic question lies a deeper one: did everything work the way it was supposed to?

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?

For a crash involving failure to yield, it’s not enough to simply document who stopped and who didn’t. Investigators should have reconstructed the paths of both vehicles, reviewed sight lines, and determined whether either driver tried to avoid the collision. Was the scene examined with enough care to understand speed, timing, and the angle of impact? It’s especially important in cases involving a reported stop sign violation. Thorough documentation—like precise vehicle positioning and reaction distances—can make all the difference in understanding what really occurred.

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

If the pickup truck failed to stop or pulled into the intersection at the wrong time, the question becomes: was the driver at fault, or did something prevent the vehicle from responding correctly? Braking problems, steering issues, or delayed driver-assist systems might all contribute to a failure to yield. For example, if the GMC Sierra’s braking system didn’t engage properly or if the driver received faulty feedback from onboard systems, that’s not just a detail—it’s a potential cause. But unless a full mechanical inspection of the truck was done, that possibility may never come to light.

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

Both vehicles likely have electronic systems that captured what happened in the seconds leading up to the crash. Data from the GMC could show speed, braking input, or whether a collision warning system activated. The Chevrolet might also contain data confirming its speed and whether the driver attempted to avoid the collision. Traffic cameras or surrounding security systems could provide video to support or contradict witness accounts. If these digital records haven’t been secured, investigators are relying on incomplete evidence.

Knowing who had the right-of-way is just one piece of the story. Getting to the heart of why a crash happened means digging into everything—from machine to moment—before the truth is buried.

Key Takeaways:

• Intersection crashes require careful reconstruction to verify timing and positioning.
• Vehicle defects in the yielding party’s car should be considered and inspected.
• Data from onboard systems and local cameras can clarify events before the impact.