Fort Worth, TX — August 28, 2025, Luz Rivera was injured due to a single-car accident shortly before 10:45 p.m. along State Highway 180.

According to authorities, 56-year-old Luz Rivera was traveling in an eastbound Cadillac SRX on S.H. 180 in the vicinity east of the Sandy Lane intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the Cadillac was involved in a single-vehicle collision in which it apparently went into a skid and struck a curb. Rivera reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. 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 skids out and collides with a curb, leaving the driver seriously hurt, the first reports often stop at the surface: “single-vehicle accident.” But a skid doesn’t just happen without cause—something triggered that loss of control, and figuring out what requires asking deeper questions.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?

In a case like this, it matters whether investigators carefully reconstructed the Cadillac’s movements. Did they look for evidence of sudden steering, braking, or throttle input? Was there an attempt to document how long the skid marks were and in what direction? Without this level of analysis, the report may default to vague phrasing without explaining the sequence that actually caused the car to strike the curb.

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

A Cadillac SRX is a complex vehicle with multiple stability and traction systems. If those systems malfunctioned, they could have contributed to the skid. Brake failure, tire blowout, or suspension issues may also have caused a sudden loss of control. Unless the SUV is inspected for mechanical defects, the possibility that equipment failure played a role may be overlooked.

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

Modern Cadillacs typically have event data recorders that capture speed, steering angle, braking, and stability control activity in the seconds before a crash. That information could confirm whether the driver tried to correct or if the vehicle didn’t respond properly. Additionally, nearby traffic or business cameras may have recorded the incident. Without securing that digital evidence quickly, the clearest explanation for what happened may already be gone.

A skid that ends in a serious crash isn’t just bad luck. The real story lies in whether investigators dig past the obvious and uncover what truly caused the vehicle to lose control.

Takeaways:

• A thorough reconstruction is needed to explain why the car skidded before impact.
• Mechanical or stability system failures could have contributed.
• Onboard data and nearby cameras may provide the clearest account of the crash.