Lewisville, TX — January 9, 2026, a girl was injured in a car accident at about 6 p.m. in the 500 block of North Garden Ridge Boulevard.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2017 Honda CR-V collided with a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro while heading north near College Parkway.

A 10-year-old girl riding in the Chevrolet was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report. The driver and an 11-year-old boy in the car were not hurt.

The Honda driver and a passenger were not injured, the report states.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Denton County crash at this time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

After a serious crash, there’s always more going on beneath the surface than what an initial report might show. While it’s easy to accept early accounts as complete, those impacted deserve more than a quick summary; they deserve a real look at what happened and why.

Did investigators take a close enough look at how the crash happened? At this point, it's unclear how deeply the scene was examined. A proper crash investigation requires more than marking vehicle positions and filing a report. It should involve reconstructing the path of each vehicle, understanding how fast they were going and evaluating whether either driver made sudden moves or failed to react. Unfortunately, not every agency has the same training or tools, and when that’s the case, key pieces can slip through the cracks. That matters even more when a child is seriously hurt.

Was a vehicle defect ruled out as a possible cause? Without a full mechanical inspection, there’s no way to know if one of the vehicles experienced a malfunction that contributed to the crash. Modern cars, especially ones that are nearly a decade old, can suffer from brake issues, sensor failures or problems with steering that aren’t visible from the outside. That’s why a deep dive into both vehicles’ condition, not just the damage, is worth doing any time there’s a serious injury.

Was electronic data reviewed to clarify what actually happened? Vehicle data, phone records and traffic camera footage can often tell a much clearer story than memory alone. A car’s internal computer might show whether brakes were used or if the driver was speeding. Likewise, nearby cameras or GPS logs might help sort out who was where and when. These tools are essential for confirming or challenging assumptions made in those first few minutes after a crash.

When a young child ends up in the hospital, it’s not enough to just check boxes and move on. Serious crashes deserve serious scrutiny, because every piece of overlooked evidence makes it harder to know the truth.

Key Takeaways:

• Not all crash investigations go deep enough to uncover the real cause.
• Car problems aren’t always obvious; they need a proper inspection.
• Electronic data can confirm what really happened before the crash.