Fort Worth, TX — November 26, 2025, Haya Alahmad was injured in a car accident just after 11 a.m. in the 900 block of West Risinger Road.

A preliminary accident report indicates that an eastbound 2018 Ford Fusion rear-ended a 2019 Jeep Compass, forcing the Jeep to hit a 2023 Nissan Altima.

Ford driver Haya Alahmad, 18, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.

The Jeep driver suffered minor injuries, while the Nissan driver was not hurt, the report states.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

After serious collisions, questions often linger; about what led up to the crash, whether it could have been avoided and what evidence still needs to be gathered. When multiple vehicles are involved and injuries occur, assumptions fill the silence left by incomplete investigations. But thoughtful, persistent scrutiny remains essential.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? When a vehicle is part of a chain-reaction collision, it’s important to look beyond the surface. Were the crash dynamics fully reconstructed using tools like laser mapping or trajectory analysis? It’s not enough to say one car struck another. Officers should dig into how much time and distance each driver had to react. Did the investigating team review traffic patterns leading up to the crash, check for prior stops or investigate whether distraction or fatigue might have played a role? These are the kinds of deeper questions that separate a basic report from a comprehensive one. Unfortunately, not all crash teams have the same level of training or time to do that work.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? Rear-end collisions often prompt quick judgments about driver fault. But there are legitimate mechanical concerns that can cause a car to fail at the worst possible moment. If the Ford Fusion’s brakes malfunctioned or its forward-collision system failed, that changes the entire context. Were its systems tested? Was the braking mechanism inspected thoroughly? Without a mechanical review, there’s no way to know whether the car was functioning as it should.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Most newer vehicles, including all three in this crash, likely contain data that could help piece together what happened. Things like speed, throttle position, braking effort and even seat belt usage are typically recorded. Cell phone data could also show whether distraction played a role. Reviewing this kind of digital evidence could reveal whether the Fusion tried to brake or if the Jeep had already slowed down in traffic. That kind of insight can’t be gained from a visual inspection alone.

When people are hurt in crashes, the hardest part is often not knowing why. That uncertainty is why digging deeper — into mechanical records, digital data and investigative methods — matters so much. A crash report may be a starting point, but it's far from the full story.

Key Takeaways:

• Surface-level crash reports may miss key facts without deep scene analysis.
• Brake or sensor problems in the striking car might explain unexpected impacts.
• Vehicle data can confirm whether any driver took action before the crash.