Dallas County, TX — November 19, 2025, Jessica Smith was Injured due to a single-car accident just after 1:00 a.m. along Interstate Highway 635.

According to authorities, 35-year-old Jessica Smith was traveling in a northwest bound Mitsubishi Outlander on the Lyndon B Johnson Freeway in the vicinity northwest of T I Boulevard when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the Outlander was involved in a single-vehicle collision in which is apparently struck a retaining wall. Smith reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When someone is seriously injured in a single-car crash on a major highway during the early morning hours, the first assumption is often simple error—fatigue, distraction, or misjudgment. But those explanations don’t always tell the full story. Getting to the truth means asking what else might have gone wrong.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?

A 1:00 a.m. crash with no other vehicles involved can be easy to overlook, but it still demands a careful review. Did investigators document the Outlander’s path before impact? Was there any evidence of sudden braking, swerving, or an attempt to regain control? A full reconstruction should examine whether the vehicle veered unexpectedly, and if so, why. Without that kind of scene work, the cause is left to speculation.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?

Single-vehicle crashes into fixed objects often raise questions about whether the vehicle responded the way it should have. Did the Mitsubishi suffer a steering or brake failure? Was there a tire issue or a malfunction in any of the vehicle’s stability systems? These kinds of problems don’t always show visible signs. Unless the vehicle is physically inspected for defects, it’s impossible to rule them out with any confidence.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?

The Outlander likely holds onboard data that could explain what was happening just before the crash—speed, steering angle, throttle input, and brake use. That data can help confirm whether the driver attempted to avoid something or whether control was lost suddenly. GPS logs and any synced devices could also help clarify the timeline. But this information won’t stay accessible forever—it needs to be preserved before it's lost.

Even a single-vehicle collision can have layers of cause and effect. Getting clear answers starts with a commitment to look at every possibility—not just the ones that fit the easiest story.

• Thorough scene analysis is essential in late-night, single-vehicle crashes.
• Mechanical or electronic failures may cause sudden loss of control and must be inspected.
• Vehicle data can confirm whether the car responded to the driver’s input as expected.