Princeton, TX — September 12, 2025, Kylleighan Barlup was injured in a car accident at about 8:50 p.m. in the 1400 block of South Beauchamp Boulevard.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a southbound 2022 GMC Yukon collided with a northbound 2014 Jeep Cherokee while turning left onto Willow View Way. Both vehicles had their driver assistance features engaged at the time of the crash.

A passenger in the Jeep, 27-year-old Kylleighan Barlup, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report. The driver, a 24-year-old man, was listed as possibly injured.

The GMC driver and a child were not hurt in the crash, the report states.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Collin County crash at this time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When serious crashes happen on familiar roads, it’s natural to wonder how a normal drive turned into a life-changing moment. Especially with newer vehicles and advanced technology, questions about what really happened, and why, become even more important.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? Crashes involving newer vehicles with driver assistance systems demand a deeper level of scrutiny than routine incidents. It’s worth asking if investigators took steps to reconstruct the events thoroughly: mapping out the scene, tracing the paths of both vehicles and interviewing all involved. Did they account for how the turning maneuver unfolded? Were driver behaviors leading up to the crash looked into, or did the investigation stop at the point of impact? The quality and depth of crash investigations often depend on the experience of the responding team, and not all agencies are equally equipped to analyze cases involving modern vehicle technology.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? When both vehicles reportedly had driver assistance features engaged, that opens up important questions about whether those systems worked correctly. Could a sensor misread traffic, or did a software issue fail to alert one of the drivers to an oncoming threat? Sometimes, the systems meant to reduce risk introduce new complexities when they don’t behave as expected. A full mechanical inspection — especially of braking, steering and collision-avoidance tech — shouldn’t be overlooked in a crash like this.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Vehicles from 2014 and 2022 likely have onboard systems capable of recording speed, steering input, braking and even the timing of assistance system engagement. That kind of data can be the missing piece to understanding what really happened, confirming whether a driver hesitated, if a system malfunctioned or if one vehicle accelerated unexpectedly. It’s also worth asking whether cell phone use, GPS data or any nearby traffic cameras have been reviewed to fill in the timeline leading up to impact.

Some crashes seem to raise more questions than answers, especially when newer technologies are involved. But asking the right questions early on is what gives everyone a clearer picture of what actually happened, and why.

Key Takeaways:

• Not all crash investigations account for how driver-assist systems may have influenced events.
• Mechanical issues or software glitches in modern vehicles can’t be ruled out without inspection.
• Onboard data and outside footage can reveal critical details that aren't visible at the scene.