Randall County, TX — August, 21, 2024, Jeannine Bevers and another person were injured in a car accident just before 12:30 p.m. along Coulter Street.

According to authorities, 87-year-old Jeannine Bevers was traveling in a southbound Toyota Rav4 on Coulter Street in the vicinity of the Tuscany Parkway intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, a northbound Ford Escape occupied by an 86-year-old man attempted a left turn at an apparently unsafe time. A collision consequently occurred between the front-end of the Toyota and the front-right side of the Escape.

Bevers reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. The man from the Escape suffered minor injuries, as well, reports state. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When two vehicles collide during a daytime left turn, it’s tempting to view the situation as a simple right-of-way mistake. But even in what looks like a clear case of one driver turning too soon, the real reasons for the crash can be far more complex. Getting to the truth depends on how closely investigators study what happened in those few crucial seconds.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
An intersection collision like this one should involve a full reconstruction. Did investigators measure impact points and debris spread to verify where each vehicle was when the turn began? Was there an effort to establish how long each driver had to react, or whether either vehicle’s speed made the collision unavoidable? Sometimes, these steps are skipped when fault seems obvious, but a proper analysis ensures that assumptions don’t replace facts. Variations in investigator training can make a big difference in how well those details are captured.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
Left-turn crashes can sometimes be influenced by mechanical or electronic problems. If the Ford Escape’s steering or braking systems weren’t working properly, that could explain why it entered the turn too early or failed to stop in time. Likewise, the Toyota Rav4’s safety systems—like its automatic braking or stability control—should be checked to confirm they worked as intended. Even a brief malfunction in these systems can change the outcome of a collision. Unless the vehicles were inspected, those questions remain unanswered.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Both vehicles likely recorded data about speed, throttle, and braking in the moments before impact. That information can confirm whether either driver tried to slow down or avoid the collision. In addition, traffic cameras or business surveillance near Coulter Street may have captured the crash itself, providing another layer of clarity. If that electronic evidence wasn’t gathered, investigators could be missing valuable context.

Every intersection crash has a story behind it that goes beyond which light was green or who turned first. The key to understanding it lies in evidence—mechanical, digital, and physical—that can’t be replaced by assumption.

Takeaways:

• Intersection crashes require precise reconstruction of vehicle movement and timing.
• Steering or braking malfunctions can contribute to unsafe or mistimed turns.
• Vehicle data and nearby cameras can confirm what each driver did in the moments before impact.