Harris County, TX — June 27, 2025, Judiann Nishimori and two others were injured in a car accident at approximately 1:15 p.m. along Farm to Market 1960.

According to authorities, 59-year-old Judiann Nishimori was traveling in a westbound Honda Odyssey minivan at the F.M. 1960 and Mills Road intersection when the accident took place.

The intersection is controlled by a traffic signal. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, an eastbound Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck occupied by a 59-year-old man apparently disregarded the lights indicated by the signal. A collision consequently took place involving the pickup truck, the minivan, and a westbound Toyota Rav4 occupied by a 40-year-old woman.

Nishimori reportedly sustained serious injuries as a result of the wreck. The man from the pickup suffered minor injuries and the woman from the Rav4 may have been injured, as well, according to reports. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary

When multiple vehicles collide in a signal-controlled intersection, and people walk away with serious injuries, the story often gets reduced to who ran the light. But there's usually more to the situation—and a lot that can be missed if the investigation doesn’t go far enough.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
A crash involving three vehicles at a signalized intersection demands more than a basic report. Did investigators verify the signal timing to confirm which lights were active during the collision? Was there surveillance or traffic camera footage pulled from nearby businesses or the intersection itself? These are critical tools for determining what each driver actually encountered—not just what they claim. Given the size and force of a vehicle like a Ram 1500, the angle and speed of impact also deserve careful reconstruction to understand the mechanics of the collision.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
A pickup truck running a red light sounds like a clear case of driver error—but what if that driver tried to stop and the brakes didn’t respond? Could the throttle have jammed or the electronics malfunctioned? If the truck had any advanced safety features like forward collision alerts or automatic emergency braking, were those functioning properly? Unless someone examined the vehicle with those questions in mind, any conclusions about fault could be based on incomplete facts.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
The most reliable witness in a multi-vehicle crash is often the data. Did the pickup’s onboard computer record any braking or swerving before the crash? Did the minivan or Rav4 provide data showing how their drivers responded? If any driver was using a phone or had an active navigation system, that could reveal whether they were distracted or trying to avoid the wreck. But that kind of information doesn’t last forever—it has to be secured quickly and interpreted correctly.

When injuries are serious and multiple people are involved, the truth matters more than ever. And getting to that truth means asking questions that dig deeper than who had the green light.

Takeaways:

• Signal-based crashes require full review of timing systems and available video footage.
• A mechanical failure in the at-fault vehicle can’t be ruled out without proper inspection.
• Digital vehicle and phone data may show driver intent, reaction, and distraction.