Houston, TX — July 8, 2025, Marko Jackson was killed as the result of a single-vehicle car accident at around 6:45 a.m. along Flower Garden Lane.

According to initial statements from authorities, the accident happened at Flower Garden and Belle River Lane, near Briar Forest Drive and Highway 6.

Investigators said that 40-year-old Marko Jackson was in a Ford Escape going westbound. Due to events not clear right now, the vehicle lost control and ran off-road. There, the vehicle reportedly hit a tree and a landscaping rock.

Due to the crash, Marko Jackson was killed. There did not appear to be anyone else involved in the accident. Investigations are ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a vehicle leaves the roadway and no other cars are involved, it’s tempting to assume the cause is obvious. But those assumptions can close the door on understanding what really happened. After fatal crashes, the right questions matter more than ever.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
A single-vehicle scene can sometimes get less scrutiny than a multi-car collision, especially if the cause seems self-evident. But careful investigation means more than noting the final position of the vehicle. It might include measuring tire marks to see if the driver tried to avoid something, mapping the crash path, and examining the surroundings for clues about how control was lost. Without that deeper work, subtle but important details can be overlooked.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
When there’s no other driver to blame, the possibility of a mechanical issue should be front and center. Brake failures, steering malfunctions, or even electronic stability control errors can cause a driver to veer off unexpectedly. Unless the vehicle is inspected promptly and thoroughly, those potential causes can disappear along with the physical evidence that might prove them.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
The vehicle’s event data recorder may hold the clearest account of what happened—speed, braking, and steering input in the seconds before impact. Paired with GPS history or even nearby security camera footage, this can reveal whether the driver took evasive action, slowed before leaving the road, or experienced a sudden loss of control. If that data isn’t preserved quickly, it may be lost for good.

Even when a crash seems simple, the reality can be far more complex. The difference between an open-and-shut report and a full understanding often comes down to whether anyone pushed to uncover every possible explanation. If they didn't, then it's only reasonable people might want a second set of eyes picking up the slack.

Takeaways:

• Single-vehicle crashes still require a complete and methodical investigation.
• Mechanical failures can’t be ruled out without a thorough inspection.
• Vehicle data can reveal critical details but must be preserved quickly.