Williamson County, TX — August 3, 2024, Kadijah Gibbs and two others were injured due to a car accident just after 5:15 a.m. along State Highway 195.

According to authorities, 30-year-old Kadijah Gibbs was traveling in a southbound Toyota Camry on S.H. 195 approaching the Rattlesnake Road intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, an eastbound Subaru occupied by two men ages 20 and 24 entered the intersection at an apparently unsafe time, failing to yield the right-of-way at a stop sign. A collision consequently occurred between the front-end of the Camry and the back-left quarter of the Subaru.

Gibbs and the 24-year-old man from the Subaru both suffered serious injuries over the course of the accident. The 20-year-old sustained minor injuries, as well, reports state. They were each transported to area medical facilities by EMS in order to receive necessary treatment. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Crashes that happen before sunrise often leave more questions than answers—especially when multiple people are seriously hurt and the scene involves a disputed intersection. When a vehicle reportedly fails to yield at a stop sign and causes a collision, the facts might seem straightforward. But any crash with this level of injury deserves more than surface-level answers.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
A pre-dawn collision at a rural intersection should raise questions about how the Subaru entered the roadway. Did investigators determine the Camry’s speed, the exact point of impact, or whether either driver attempted evasive action? Did they verify whether the stop sign was obeyed or whether the intersection had clear sightlines? While it might appear that one vehicle failed to yield, the real clarity comes from physical evidence, crash reconstruction, and careful scene analysis—not assumptions.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
A car that fails to yield may not always reflect driver error. If the Subaru had a malfunction—such as brake failure, steering problems, or electronic system errors—it could have unintentionally entered the intersection. Likewise, if the Camry’s collision-avoidance system didn’t engage, that failure deserves scrutiny. Mechanical inspections of both vehicles are necessary, particularly when severe injuries result from the crash.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Both vehicles are likely capable of storing critical event data—vehicle speeds, braking efforts, throttle use, and seatbelt status. That information can confirm or challenge claims about driver behavior, including whether either party tried to stop or swerve. In rural areas, camera footage might be limited, but onboard vehicle data could be the most objective window into what happened and why.

Any crash with serious injuries and unclear circumstances demands a full and careful investigation. It's not just about who entered the intersection first—it's about why that happened and whether something could have prevented it.

Key Takeaways

• Pre-dawn crashes at rural intersections require detailed scene analysis to determine right-of-way and reaction times.
• Vehicle defects in either car—brakes, steering, or safety systems—should be ruled out through inspection.
• Onboard crash data can clarify who tried to avoid the collision and whether the systems functioned as expected.