Vidor, TX — December 12, 2025, Jesus Sandoval and Aniya Daughtery were injured in a car accident at about 3:30 a.m. on Interstate 10.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2023 Hyundai Sonata was disabled in a westbound traffic lane when it was hit from behind by a 2020 GMC Sierra C1500 at a time when visibility was hampered by fog.

GMC driver Jesus Sandoval, 35, and Hyundai driver Aniya Daughtery, 26, were seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When serious collisions unfold on major interstates in the early hours of the morning, they often leave more questions than answers in their wake. The quiet of the road, interrupted by a violent impact, suggests a situation where something went wrong, but understanding exactly what and why takes more than a surface-level review. These are the moments where a deeper investigation matters most.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? It’s unclear whether investigators took the time to properly reconstruct this collision beyond the initial report. A crash involving a stationary vehicle hit from behind raises important questions about driver behavior, visibility conditions and potential avoidance opportunities. It’s worth asking whether investigators used tools like laser measurements, vehicle positioning analysis or reviewed driver activity leading up to the wreck. Some departments excel at this work, while others may not allocate the time or training needed to handle the subtleties of a high-speed impact in low-visibility conditions.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? With one vehicle reported as disabled in a live traffic lane, the next question is why. Mechanical problems don’t always leave visible clues, especially when post-crash damage masks the original issue. Did the Hyundai experience a powertrain failure, electrical shutdown or sensor malfunction that left it stranded? Likewise, was the GMC functioning as it should have when approaching a hazard ahead? A full mechanical inspection of both vehicles is necessary to ensure no hidden defect played a part in what happened.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Both vehicles likely contain a wealth of digital information: engine control modules, GPS logs and possibly connected services that track performance or driver inputs. Pulling that data can answer questions that witness statements and crash scenes alone cannot. Was the Sierra speeding? Did it brake or attempt to steer around the obstacle? Had the Hyundai sent any distress signals before the impact? Investigators who secure this data can move beyond assumptions and start drawing conclusions based on facts.

Accidents like this deserve more than a cursory glance. It takes serious work to uncover the full picture, and that starts by asking the right questions, then demanding answers backed by real evidence.

Key Takeaways:

• It’s not clear whether police fully reconstructed the crash or just filed a basic report.
• Investigators should check both vehicles for mechanical problems that could have led to the crash.
• Electronic data from both vehicles might hold the key to understanding what really happened.