Wood County, TX — March 30, 2024, Garrett Campbell was killed following a car accident at around 5:40 a.m. along Highway 37.
According to officials, the incident happened near the intersection of Highway 37 and County Road 2140.
It appears that 25-year-old Garrett Campbell was in a Dodge Ram 1500 going southbound along the highway. On a curve in the road, the vehicle apparently went to the left, ran off-road, and hit a culvert. This sent the vehicle airborne before it crashed into a tree.
Campbell was killed as a result of the crash. There did not appear to be anyone else involved in the accident.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
With this sort of crash, there are concerns that authorities might not have much information to work with. While folks tend to think they’re always incredibly thorough, a lot of crash investigations from authorities are little more than witness testimony and statements from the people involved. Well, when there’s no one to talk to, authorities often jump to conclusions. They overlook possibilities like a tire blowout, animals in the road, mechanical defects, and medical emergencies and just assume the driver did something wrong.
I’ve helped enough families set the record straight to know that authorities aren’t reliable when it comes to getting the whole story. It’s why a lot of prudent departments who understand their limitations enlist the aid of independent accident reconstructionists. Their experience and equipment help catch even unusual and complex possible factors a typical investigation might miss. If a department doesn’t take these precautions, though, families can easily find themselves just as in the dark as the rest of us in the public.
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