Montgomery County, TX — December 26, 2024, a Houston man was injured as the result of a car accident at around 5:35 a.m. along Grand Parkway.

According to initial details about the accident, it happened near the intersection of Highway 99 and F.M. 1485 east of New Caney.

Investigators said that a 23-year-old Houston man was in a Ford F-250 traveling northeast along Grand Parkway. While doing so, the vehicle somehow left its lane. As a result, the pickup crashed along the embankment.

Due to the accident, the Houston man was seriously injured. There did not appear to be anyone else involved in the accident. Right now, additional details are unavailable.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Single-vehicle crashes can often prove more complex than people realize. That's especially true with early morning wrecks like this, when witness statements may be scarce. That's why a lot of people end up with doubts that authorities actually gave their crash the attention it needed, which is why it can be crucial to follow up with authorities and ask some key questions.

The first question is whether authorities had the tools and experience to conduct a thorough investigation. Authorities aren't always given the time they need to fully investigate a crash scene, and even if they did, their department doesn't always give them proper tools. This can result in incomplete or shoddy investigations.

Secondly, did a vehicle defect contribute to the accident somehow? Mechanical failures, such as brake malfunctions, steering issues, or tire blowouts, could cause a sudden loss of control. Additionally, defects in safety equipment—like seatbelts that fail to restrain or airbags that don’t deploy—can significantly worsen injuries. A forensic inspection of the vehicle is essential to identify and preserve evidence of any possible defect.

Finally, it’s important to ask whether all electronic evidence has been collected. Modern vehicles store critical data in their Engine Control Modules (ECMs), such as speed, braking, and steering inputs leading up to the crash. Beyond that, cellphone data, GPS logs, or nearby surveillance footage could provide valuable insights into the events surrounding the accident. Securing this information promptly is vital to ensure nothing is lost or overlooked.

It could be that authorities come back with extensive and satisfactory answers. That happens when officers are actually supported and allowed to do their jobs thoroughly. However, there are many cases I've had where authorities left doubts and unanswered questions, leaving people little choice but to seek out independent professionals who could pick up the slack. What these questions might tell about this particular accident remains to be seen.