Williamson County, TX — May 28, 2024, Eusebio Medina was injured due to a car accident at approximately 4:45 p.m. along the S.H. 45 service road.

According to authorities, 64-year-old Eusebio Medina was traveling in a westbound Toyota Tundra pickup truck on the S.H. 45 service road at the Pearson Ranch Road intersection when the accident took place.

The intersection is controlled by a traffic signal. Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, a northbound Chevrolet pickup truck disregarded the red light, entering the intersection at an unsafe time. A collision consequently occurred between the front-end of the Chevrolet and the front-left quarter of the Tundra.

Medina reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

In the aftermath of a crash, especially one involving serious injury, the story told in early reports can seem cut and dry. But when one vehicle enters an intersection against the light, it raises serious questions that deserve more than a surface-level explanation.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
A red-light violation might appear straightforward, but proving it requires more than just assumptions. Did officers confirm signal timing with traffic engineers? Was there any effort to interview independent witnesses or review traffic camera footage? Crashes in signal-controlled intersections need careful reconstruction to determine exactly when each vehicle entered the intersection and whether distractions, delays, or mechanical issues played a role. Without that level of scrutiny, key facts can easily slip through the cracks.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
If the Chevrolet truck truly entered the intersection during a red light, it's worth asking why. Could there have been a brake failure or a problem with throttle control? In newer vehicles, even a sensor malfunction tied to the driver-assist system could result in delayed braking or false inputs. These possibilities often go unexplored unless someone insists on a full mechanical inspection.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Modern pickups often carry data systems that can verify braking behavior, throttle use, speed, and even steering input in the seconds before impact. If investigators retrieved that information, it could confirm whether the driver attempted to stop—or if something interfered. In addition, phones, GPS data, or traffic cams may hold critical context about the driver’s awareness or behavior leading up to the collision.

The reality is, what seems like a clear-cut case at first glance rarely holds up without close investigation. Digging deeper isn’t just about assigning blame—it’s about getting the facts right for everyone involved.

Takeaways:

• Red-light crashes should be confirmed with signal timing data and scene reconstruction.
• Brake or system failures may cause a vehicle to run a light, but often go unnoticed.
• Onboard data and camera footage are vital for uncovering what really happened.