Lake Worth, TX — August 18, 2025, Lakisha Davis and two others were injured in a car accident that happened around 10:15 p.m. along Azle Avenue.

Initial details about the accident say that it happened at the intersection of Azle Avenue and Boat Club Road.

According to authorities, 44-year-old Lakisha Davis was driving a Jeep Cherokee eastbound along Azle Avenue. A Honda CR-V was going westbound when the driver allegedly ran the light. This led to a chain-reaction, multi-car accident.

As a result of the crash, Lakisha Davis was seriously injured. An 18-year-old and a child in the Jeep were also injured. No other injuries were reported. At this time, additional details are unavailable.

Commentary

One of the challenges with serious car accidents is they sometimes don't get the attention they need. It can be helpful for victims and families to consider key questions early on and determine if authorities are able to get them clear answers. Here are some examples.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
In a multi-vehicle collision at a major intersection, you'd expect a detailed reconstruction. But that's not always what happens. Were vehicle paths mapped out? Did investigators confirm who entered the intersection when, and how the signal timing played into it? Agencies stretched thin may not spend the time it takes to answer these questions, especially late at night. And when that happens, families are often left with incomplete or conflicting information.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
If a driver ran a light, it’s worth asking whether the vehicle performed the way it should have. Brakes failing to engage or warning systems not alerting the driver could’ve contributed. Those kinds of failures aren’t always obvious at the scene and require a full mechanical inspection to uncover—something that’s too often skipped unless someone insists on it.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Vehicles involved in this crash likely stored valuable data—speed, braking, steering input, and even lane departure warnings. Phone use and GPS records can also clarify what happened in the seconds leading up to impact. If investigators didn’t review this data, there may be a clearer version of events still waiting to be discovered.

Getting to the truth in a serious crash isn’t automatic. It depends on asking the right questions and making sure the investigation doesn’t stop where the report ends.

Key Takeaways:

• Multi-car crashes at intersections deserve complete scene analysis.
• Vehicle defects can go unnoticed unless mechanical inspections are done.
• Electronic crash data can tell the real story—if someone looks for it.