Crandall, TX — June 2, 2024, Margarita Cannaday was injured in a car accident at about 3:30 p.m. on the service road for U.S. Highway 175.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2023 Honda Civic was heading east when it collided with a westbound 2015 Hyundai Sonata that was turning left to enter the highway.

A passenger in the Hyundai, 21-year-old Margarita Cannaday, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report. The driver, a 23-year-old man, was not hurt.

The Honda driver, who allegedly failed to yield, was not injured, the report states.

The report does not include any additional information about the Kaufman County crash.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

After a serious accident, it’s natural to want quick answers. But rushing past the deeper questions — about what truly caused the crash and whether every angle has been explored — can leave important facts buried. Every collision has a story that deserves to be fully understood, not just by those involved, but by the investigators responsible for getting it right.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? When two vehicles collide during a left turn, especially with conflicting accounts or assumptions about right-of-way, the quality of the investigation matters a great deal. Was the scene analyzed with precision tools like laser mapping? Did investigators reconstruct each vehicle’s path to determine speed, timing and visibility? These aren’t just technical details; they're the pieces that form a clear picture of fault. Some officers are well-trained in crash dynamics, but others may treat it as just another fender bender if the scene appears straightforward. Without thorough scene analysis and witness follow-up, critical context can be missed.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? In this case, there’s no mention of mechanical issues, but that doesn’t mean they weren’t present. When newer vehicles are involved, especially one turning across traffic, questions around steering response, braking function or even sensor guidance deserve a closer look. A stuck throttle, delayed brake application or power steering glitch could alter a vehicle’s behavior just enough to contribute to a crash. These issues often leave no obvious signs, so unless a post-crash inspection was done, any contributing defect may never come to light.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? With both vehicles being relatively recent models, it's likely that onboard systems captured key data: brake usage, speed, steering input and more. That kind of information could either confirm or challenge what people remember or report. If investigators didn't secure data from the vehicles' control modules, GPS logs or even nearby traffic cameras, then some of the most objective facts about what happened are still missing. It’s also unclear whether any mobile phone activity was reviewed, which could further explain driver behavior in the moments before impact.

Making sense of a collision isn’t just about listing what happened; it’s about understanding why. If investigators didn’t dig deep enough, if the machines themselves weren’t checked or if critical digital evidence was overlooked, then the truth behind the crash might remain out of reach. Every serious crash deserves a full accounting.

Key Takeaways:

• It’s unclear whether crash investigators fully reconstructed how the collision happened.
• Vehicle issues like brake or steering problems might have gone unexamined.
• Important electronic data from the cars or phones may not have been reviewed.