Michael Justin Duarte Injured in Bus Accident in Live Oak County, TX
Live Oak County, TX — May 5, 2024, Michael Duarte was injured following a bus accident at around 3:05 a.m. along U.S. Highway 59.
Authorities said in preliminary details that the crash happened in the area of the U.S. 59 and F.M. 799 intersection, just outside of George West.
According to officials, 23-year-old Michael Duarte was in a Ford Edge going westbound on U.S. 59 and somehow crashed head-on with a bus that was on eastbound lanes. As a result, Duarte reportedly sustained serious injuries. There did not appear to be any other confirmed injuries.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Right now, no further details can be confirmed, and I would likely take anything more from authorities with a grain of salt. That's not to say anything of this specific crash. Rather, I've been doing this for 30 years, and it would shock people to see how often authorities overlook important details and even get the facts wrong.
I've had countless families call the firm because authorities weren't answering their questions. Some cases involved vehicle defects authorities didn't have the tools or experience to look into. Others involved folks who were hastily blamed by an investigating officer when there were actually factors beyond their control.
It's one of the reasons I'm adamant about the importance of independent investigations. Even if things seem straightforward, it's best to let the evidence speak for itself. Otherwise, there's no telling what might slip through the cracks.
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