Fort Bend County, TX — January 10, 2026, Isaiah Cordova was injured due to a single-car accident just before 12:00 midnight along Avenue H (S.S. 529).

According to authorities, 28-year-old Isaiah Cordova was traveling in a northeast bound Chevrolet Equinox on Avenue H at the Avenue I (F.M. 1640) intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the Equinox was involved in a single-vehicle collision in which it apparently struck a road sign. Cordova reportedly sustained serious injuries as a result of the wreck.

Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Crashing into a road sign in the middle of the night may seem like a clear-cut case, but rarely is that the full story. When someone ends up seriously hurt in a single-vehicle wreck, there are always deeper questions that need to be asked.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
Even when only one vehicle is involved, it's important to piece together how the crash unfolded. Did officers review the path the vehicle took leading up to the sign? Were any skid marks, debris patterns, or steering angles recorded? A proper crash scene review can help determine if the driver lost control, if something obstructed their view, or if the vehicle suddenly veered. Without that level of detail, the cause of the wreck remains unclear.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
Modern vehicles rely heavily on electronic assistance systems, and a failure in any one of them—steering assist, traction control, or braking—can result in sudden, unexplained movements. A mechanical problem, like a broken tie rod or a faulty suspension component, could also cause a driver to lose control. But these signs are easily missed unless someone inspects the vehicle with defect detection in mind.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
That Equinox likely had a data recorder tracking what the vehicle was doing just before the crash. Speed, steering input, brake application, and system warnings can all help explain whether this was a driver error, a moment of distraction, or something more serious. But if that information wasn’t preserved early on, it may already be lost.

When someone is seriously injured and the circumstances seem simple, it’s tempting to stop asking questions. But every crash deserves a deeper look—especially when the reasons aren't immediately obvious.

Key Takeaways:

• Even minor-looking single-vehicle crashes should be fully reconstructed to rule out complex causes.
• Mechanical or electronic failures may cause sudden loss of control, but only if someone checks for them.
• Crash data from the vehicle can clarify what happened, but it must be collected quickly.