Gregg County, TX — July 26, 2025, two people were injured due to a car accident at approximately 3:30 p.m. along George Richey Road (F.M. 2275).

According to authorities, an 84-year-old man from Longview was traveling in a northbound Nissan Rogue on Judson Road at the George Richey Road intersection when the accident took place.

The intersection is apparently controlled by a traffic light. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a collision occurred between the front-end of the Nissan and the front-end of a southbound Jeep Renegade.

The Longview man reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. The 24-year-old woman who had been behind the wheel of the Jeep suffered minor injuries, as well, according to reports. Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identities of the victims—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Crashes in signal-controlled intersections often raise more questions than they answer. When two vehicles collide head-on at a crossing, the issue isn’t just that both entered the same space—it’s why that happened and whether all the available evidence is being reviewed to explain it.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
With both vehicles moving through a light-controlled intersection, the investigation should determine who had the right-of-way. That requires looking beyond statements to timing data, signal patterns, and physical evidence like braking marks. A full reconstruction could confirm whether one vehicle entered against the light, or whether both moved lawfully but collided due to another factor. If investigators only noted “a collision occurred,” without digging deeper, the findings will fall short of providing real answers.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
Mechanical or electronic malfunctions are often overlooked. If the Nissan’s brakes didn’t respond, the driver may have been unable to stop for the red light. Similarly, if the Jeep’s stability or steering systems faltered, it could have caused the collision despite the driver’s input. Even something as simple as malfunctioning signal lights in either vehicle could create confusion. Unless both cars are thoroughly inspected, these possibilities remain open.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Modern vehicles like the Nissan and Jeep record critical pre-crash details—speed, brake use, steering angles, and warning system activity. That data could clarify whether either driver tried to stop or avoid the crash. Intersection cameras or nearby surveillance could also provide independent confirmation of signal timing and vehicle movement. If investigators don’t secure this evidence quickly, the chance to establish a clear timeline may be lost.

Intersection crashes are rarely as simple as they look. The difference between a superficial report and a meaningful investigation lies in whether deeper questions—mechanical, electronic, and behavioral—are pursued.

Key Takeaways:

• Light timing and vehicle movement must be reconstructed to establish who had the right-of-way.
• Mechanical or electronic failures in either car could have influenced the collision.
• Vehicle data recorders and cameras may provide the clearest account, but only if preserved promptly.