Comanche County, TX — November 20, 2025, Lauren Russell and another person were injured in a single-car accident just before 2:45 p.m. along State Highway 6.

According to authorities, two people—a 34-year-old man and 35-year-old Lauren Russell—were traveling in an eastbound Ford Bronco Sport on S.H. 6 in the vicinity east of De Leon when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the Bronco was involved in a single-vehicle collision in which it apparently struck a fence.

Russell reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. The man who had been behind the wheel of the Ford suffered minor injuries, 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 by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a vehicle crashes in the middle of the afternoon and someone ends up seriously hurt, it's not enough to chalk it up to a “simple mistake.” A single-vehicle collision into a fixed object—especially when a passenger is badly injured—demands closer scrutiny. That starts with asking whether the investigation is uncovering everything it should, and whether vehicle performance or hidden factors played a role in what happened.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?

With no other vehicles involved, the key to understanding this crash lies in the physical evidence. Was the Bronco’s path off the roadway clearly documented? Did investigators analyze any skid marks or steering corrections to determine whether the driver tried to avoid something—or lost control altogether? Even in daylight and on a clear road, the causes of a single-vehicle impact aren’t always obvious. That’s why proper scene mapping and vehicle positioning are so important.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?

A sudden departure from the roadway could point to a number of vehicle-related issues. Was there a mechanical failure—like a steering or brake malfunction—that caused the Bronco to veer off course? Did the vehicle's electronic stability control or lane-keeping assist system activate unexpectedly or fail to engage? Especially in newer vehicles, unexpected behavior from driver-assist features is not out of the question. Unless the Bronco is thoroughly inspected, it’s impossible to rule out whether something under the hood—or behind the dashboard—contributed to the crash.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?

Most modern vehicles, including the Bronco Sport, are equipped with data recorders that can reveal what happened in the final moments before impact. Was the driver braking? Steering? Speeding? Did the vehicle issue any alerts? If this data hasn’t been collected, investigators are missing a vital piece of the puzzle. These systems don’t just log numbers—they clarify whether the vehicle responded to the driver’s input or not.

Single-vehicle crashes may seem straightforward, but when serious injuries are involved, they require serious questions. That means going beyond surface details and pressing for answers that don’t come easily—because the story isn’t complete until all the facts are in.

Takeaways:

• Even in daylight, single-vehicle crashes need full scene documentation to understand driver behavior.
• Possible mechanical or electronic failures should be investigated before assigning fault.
• Onboard vehicle data is key to confirming speed, braking, and steering input before impact.