Houston, TX — March 22, 2025, Kennedy Scheffer was injured in a motorcycle accident at about 11:40 p.m. on Interstate 10/Katy Tollway.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2024 Kawasaki ZX600 motorcycle overturned while going east near North Kirkwood Road.

Motorcyclist Kennedy Scheffer, 28, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report. She was wearing a helmet at the time.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When someone’s life takes a sudden turn on a quiet highway late at night, the lingering questions often outnumber the answers. In the hours after a serious motorcycle accident, it’s easy to focus on what’s visible: the wreckage, the injuries, the lane closures. But true understanding comes from asking what might not be obvious at first glance.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? Motorcycle accidents can be among the most complex to investigate, especially when they happen at night. It’s unclear whether investigators treated this as more than a surface-level case. Did they reconstruct the bike’s path using laser mapping? Were skid marks, road debris and rider behavior carefully analyzed? It’s worth noting that not all departments have crash teams with the training or tools to go beyond the basics, and when they don’t, critical information may never come to light.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? A motorcycle tipping over at highway speeds raises serious mechanical questions. Was there a brake failure? A stuck throttle? A suspension issue? These aren’t always obvious to the eye and rarely get considered unless someone specifically pushes for a thorough inspection. Without a detailed mechanical teardown, we may never know if something on the bike failed when it mattered most.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Modern motorcycles like the ZX600 often include advanced electronics such as ABS systems, traction control, and in some cases, data modules that record recent activity. Did the investigators retrieve this data? What about nearby traffic cameras or the rider’s phone GPS; was that checked to help piece together what really happened? These tools can confirm whether there was a sudden deceleration, a steering input or something more troubling.

Every serious crash has a surface story and a deeper one. The deeper story only emerges when the right questions are asked, and when someone insists on real answers.

Key Takeaways:

• Not all crash teams have the tools to fully analyze complex motorcycle wrecks.
• Potential mechanical issues can be missed if no one inspects the bike closely.
• Electronic data from the motorcycle or surrounding area may hold key clues.