Madison Burns, Carolyn Ulrich Killed, 1 Injured in Car Accident in Hunt County, TX
Hunt County, TX — October 19, 2025, Madison Burns and Carolyn Ulrich were killed and another was injured in a car accident around 1:05 p.m. on Highway 34.
Initial details about the accident say that it happened north of Quinlan. Authorities say that 34-year-old Madison Burns was in a Honda CR-V going southbound on the highway. 82-year-old Carolyn Ulrich was a passenger in a Honda Odyssey going the opposite direction. The vehicles reportedly crossed paths and collided.
Due to the collision, both Madison Burns and Carolyn Ulrich reportedly were killed. The driver of Odyssey reportedly had serious injuries. Right now, additional details about the accident remain unconfirmed.
Commentary by Michael Grossman
With such a severe accident, it's important to make sure authorities are digging beyond the surface and considering all possible factors here. Even if something seems unlikely, it needs proper attention. That's why it can be helpful to consider some key questions up front.
- Are authorities dedicating the time and tools needed for a proper investigation?
Sometimes, officers aren't provided the resources they need to do a thorough accident reconstruction. That can allow complex details to slip through the cracks. - Have the vehicles been inspected for potential defects?
It could be that someone's brakes or steering failed. Lane guidance or crash avoidance systems can malfunction. Or, someone's seatbelt or airbag might not work, leading to serious or deadly injuries. That all takes a thorough inspection to confirm or otherwise rule out. - Is electronic evidence being secured?
Modern vehicles typical store data that can show things like vehicle speed, braking, and steering leading up to the collision. Cellphones have important data, including GPS data. Also, there may have been nearby cameras that captured the incident on video. This data is often time-sensitive and needs to be preserved early on.
In my experience, these questions give victims and families a chance to gauge how thorough authorities have been. If they have clear and satisfactory answers, that's generally a sign they've done good investigations. But if their answers fall short and aren't adding up, that may be a sign there needs to be a second set of eyes looking things over.
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