Tarrant County, TX — November 28, 2024, a man from Fort Worth was injured in a single-car accident at approximately 10:45 p.m. along Sundown Drive.

According to authorities, a 27-year-old Fort Worth man was traveling in a southbound Chevrolet Trailblazer on Sundown Drive in the vicinity south of the Dawn Drive intersection when the accident took place.

The cause of the accident remains unclear. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, the vehicle attempted a turn at an apparently unsafe time. The Trailblazer was subsequently involved in a single-vehicle collision.

The Fort Worth 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 I see reports like this, my main concern is whether the injured man and his loved ones will get the answers they need about what happened. A single-vehicle crash where the vehicle attempted a turn at an unsafe time raises immediate questions, but experience has shown me that these incidents often involve more than just driver error. That’s why it’s critical to examine three key questions when looking into any serious accident.

The first question is whether authorities have conducted a thorough investigation. Law enforcement will likely document the scene, but key details can sometimes be overlooked. Were there roadway hazards, such as poor signage, inadequate lighting, or slick pavement, that may have contributed? Were visibility conditions an issue? Did officers conduct a full reconstruction of the accident to determine whether external factors played a role? Ensuring these questions are answered is crucial to understanding the full circumstances of the crash.

The second question to consider is whether anyone has looked into the possibility of a vehicle defect. If the Chevrolet Trailblazer experienced a mechanical failure—such as a steering issue, brake malfunction, or tire blowout—that affected the driver’s ability to complete the turn safely, that could be a key factor in understanding the crash. Additionally, crashworthiness should be examined—did the vehicle’s safety systems, such as airbags and seatbelts, function as intended? Unfortunately, mechanical issues are rarely investigated unless someone specifically requests that possibility be explored. A forensic examination of the vehicle could help determine whether a defect contributed to the accident.

Finally, it’s important to determine whether all relevant electronic data has been collected. The Trailblazer’s engine control module may have recorded valuable information about speed, braking, and steering inputs leading up to the crash. Additionally, surveillance footage from nearby properties or traffic cameras may offer visual evidence of what happened. Even cellphone data could be relevant if distraction or another external factor played a role. Securing this evidence quickly is essential to preserving a full and accurate understanding of the accident.

At the end of the day, answering these questions could be essential to understanding what really happened and why. A thorough examination of all three of these issues—including the quality of police investigations, possible vehicle defects, and electronic data—is the least that can be done to ensure that those affected by the crash receive the clarity they deserve.