Limestone County, TX — March 21, 2025, John Moss and Erick Hernandez were killed and Robyn Moss was injured in a car accident at about 11:20 p.m. on State Highway 14.

Authorities said a 2009 Ford Focus collided with a 2021 Ford Expedition north of Groesbeck.

Focus driver Erick Cano Hernandez, 30, of Uvalde died at the scene of the crash, while Expedition driver John Wesley Moss, 44, and wife Robyn Raye Moss, 42, were transported to an area hospital. John Moss died at the hospital, while Robyn Moss was treated for serious injuries.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Limestone County crash.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When I read about a crash like this, my first thought is that I hope the families of those involved receive the answers they need. A two-vehicle collision resulting in multiple fatalities and serious injuries warrants a complete and careful investigation. While the initial report provides a broad outline, it leaves out critical details about how and why the vehicles collided. To truly understand what happened on State Highway 14 near Groesbeck, we need to ask three important questions.

First, did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? A full accident reconstruction is essential in a case like this. What were the conditions at the time of the crash: lighting, weather, road surface traffic patterns? Did one of the vehicles cross the centerline or attempt a turn? Were there any skid marks, vehicle debris trails or eyewitness statements that could clarify who had the opportunity to avoid the collision? Intersection-free stretches of highway like this often leave little room for error, and without detailed documentation, we may never fully understand how the vehicles came to collide.

Second, has anyone considered whether a vehicle defect may have contributed to the crash or its severity? Both vehicles, especially given their age differences, should be carefully examined. The 2009 Ford Focus is old enough that issues like brake wear, suspension failure or steering malfunctions could be relevant. Likewise, the 2021 Ford Expedition should be inspected for any failures in advanced safety systems such as emergency braking or stability control. Defective components or systems could impair a driver’s ability to avoid a collision or exacerbate the damage sustained in one. Unfortunately, unless the vehicles are preserved and examined, those possibilities may never be explored.

Finally, has all the electronic data related to the crash been collected? Both the Focus and the Expedition likely have engine control modules that record key data in the moments before a collision: vehicle speed, braking input, throttle position and steering angle. This data could be vital in determining whether either driver had time to react or attempted to avoid the crash. Additionally, surveillance footage from nearby homes or businesses or GPS and phone data from those involved could help reconstruct the movements of both vehicles. This evidence is extremely time-sensitive and must be retrieved promptly before it is lost.

Crashes like this deserve more than a surface-level explanation. Two lives were lost, and another person was seriously injured: events that leave families seeking more than just a brief report. By asking the right questions, preserving physical and electronic evidence and considering every contributing factor, we help ensure that those affected are given the clearest possible understanding of what happened, and why. That’s the least we owe them.