Gloria May Killed in Car Accident in Henderson County, TX
Henderson County, TX — April 15, 2025, Gloria May was killed as the result of a car accident at around 6:21 a.m. along Highway 31.
Investigators said that the incident took place near F.M. 1803 outside of Murchison, northeast of Athens.
According to officials, 74-year-old Gloria May was in a Kia Soul going northeast along the highway. A 36-year-old was in a Chevy Silverado going the same direction. In a series of events unclear, the vehicles collided.
Gloria May was killed as a result of the accident, authorities said. No other injuries were confirmed. At this time, additional details about the accident are unavailable.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
After a serious car accident like this, people want to be sure they're getting the complete story. In my experience, simply waiting around for authorities to get those answers isn't always prudent. It's often crucial to follow up with the authorities early on and ask key questions to gauge the sort of effort they're putting into the investigations.
One of the first concerns should be whether investigators had the time and tools to do a proper job. Not every department has access to trained crash reconstructionists or the specialized equipment needed to document all the relevant details. When that’s the case, important evidence—like vehicle positions, tire marks, and road surface conditions—can be missed or underdocumented. Those early gaps in the investigation can make it far more difficult to determine what truly caused the collision.
Another important question is whether anyone has looked into the possibility of a vehicle defect. Issues like brake failure, steering malfunctions, or tire blowouts can lead to crashes even when the drivers involved are acting appropriately. These types of problems are rarely obvious and often require a detailed mechanical inspection of the vehicles involved. If that step was skipped or delayed, the chance to identify a defect may already be gone.
Lastly, has crash-related electronic data from the vehicles been preserved? Most modern cars and trucks record key pre-crash information like speed, braking input, and steering data. This kind of data—alongside phone records or nearby surveillance footage—can help fill in the blanks and paint a more accurate picture of what happened. But it's time-sensitive and must be secured early in the process.
If authorities can satisfyingly answer these questions and address a family's concerns, then that's likely a sign that investigations were thorough. But if the answers leave doubts and questions, then it could be a more thorough independent investigation would reveal new details.
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