Arlington, TX — June 24, 2025, Lucia Ybarra was injured in a car accident at about 11:20 a.m. on State Highway 180/East Division State.

A preliminary accident report indicates that an eastbound 2018 Chevrolet Spark collided with a northbound 2014 Honda Civic at Mesquite Street.

Chevrolet driver Lucia Ybarra, 78, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.

The Honda driver, a 34-year-old woman, was listed as possibly injured, the report states.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

After a serious crash, what often lingers isn't just the physical damage; it’s the unanswered questions. Especially when multiple vehicles cross paths at an intersection, it’s essential to ask whether anyone has really pieced together how and why things went wrong. A moment’s confusion or mechanical hiccup can spiral into something far more devastating, and unless someone takes the time to look closely, the real cause might be missed entirely.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? Intersection collisions demand more than just a surface-level look. Did officers conduct a full-scale reconstruction? That means checking angles of impact, measuring skid marks, reviewing surveillance footage if available and analyzing whether either driver had a chance to avoid the crash. It’s not clear if those steps were taken here. And even if officers meant well, not every department has a crash team trained for complex reconstructions. With serious injuries on the line, anything less than a deep dive leaves critical details unknown.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? Just because two vehicles collided doesn’t mean both were fully under control at the time. Mechanical problems, like sudden brake failure or steering issues, don’t always leave visible evidence, especially if a car is towed and cleared quickly. At least one vehicle here was from 2018. That’s old enough for wear and tear, and possibly even a recall or two. Did anyone inspect the brake systems or check for stuck pedals? If not, there’s still room to uncover what really triggered the crash.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Both vehicles likely hold electronic clues. Were those systems tapped for answers? Data from onboard computers can tell us if the drivers hit their brakes, sped up or made a last-second move. Phones and GPS history can also paint a picture of driver attention and travel routes. It’s one thing to assume how the crash played out; it’s another to prove it using hard data. Without that, the full truth may still be sitting in the vehicles themselves.

Crashes like this one deserve more than a chalk outline and a quick summary. When someone is seriously hurt, those involved deserve to know not just what happened, but why. That clarity can only come when all the right stones are turned over, and every possible cause is put on the table.

Key Takeaways

• Just looking at damage isn’t the same as understanding how a crash happened.
• Older vehicles should always be inspected for hidden defects.
• Electronic data can make or break a crash investigation, if someone takes the time to collect it.