Grayson County, TX — December 6, 2025, John Young was injured due to a single-car accident at approximately 3:00 p.m. along U.S. Highway 82.

According to authorities, 37-year-old John Young was traveling in a westbound Honda Civic on U.S. Highway 82 in the vicinity west of U.S. 377 when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the Civic was involved in a single-vehicle collision in which it apparently struck a median barrier. Young 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 a driver is seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash, especially one involving a median barrier, it’s easy to assume distraction or overcorrection played a role. But assumptions don’t explain why a vehicle veered off course—and that’s the part investigators can’t afford to overlook.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
A collision with a median demands more than just noting damage. Was the vehicle’s movement reconstructed to understand whether the driver swerved, lost control, or was reacting to something on the road? Did officers look for evidence of evasive action, tire failure, or roadway debris? Without a detailed scene analysis, the root cause of the crash can be missed or misattributed.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
Loss of control in a sedan like the Honda Civic could indicate a mechanical failure—such as an issue with steering, brakes, or suspension components. Even electronic systems like stability control or lane-keeping assist can malfunction and lead to unintended movements. Unless the vehicle was thoroughly inspected, particularly before being towed or repaired, these possibilities may not have been considered.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Modern vehicles store event data that can explain a lot about the moments before a crash—speed, brake use, throttle input, and steering angle. That information could clarify whether the driver made a corrective maneuver or if the vehicle failed to respond. Any phone activity or GPS data could also support the timeline. But this kind of data can disappear quickly if not retrieved early.

When serious injuries result from a single-vehicle crash, identifying exactly what went wrong requires more than guesswork—it takes a focused effort to uncover the facts that don’t show up at a glance.

Takeaways:

• Median collisions should be reconstructed to determine what caused the vehicle to leave its lane.
• Mechanical failures or electronic system malfunctions can mimic driver error but often go unnoticed.
• Vehicle data can provide critical insight into both driver actions and vehicle response before impact.