El Paso, TX — August 3, 2024, Moises Aguayo was injured in a single-car accident just after 2:30 a.m. along Sun Bowl Drive.
According to authorities, 25-year-old Moises Aguayo was traveling in a southbound Chevrolet Malibu on Sun Bowl Drive at the Glory Road intersection when the accident took place.
The intersection is apparently controlled by a traffic circle. Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the Malibu failed to safely navigate the circle. It reportedly lost control and veered off of the right side of the roadway where it crashed into a hillside.
Aguayo suffered serious injuries over the course of the accident, according to reports; he was transported to a local medical facility by EMS in order to receive necessary treatment. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When a vehicle fails to navigate a traffic circle and crashes, especially in the early morning hours, it’s easy to assume the driver misjudged the curve or was unfamiliar with the intersection. But in my experience, crashes like this one on Sun Bowl Drive at Glory Road in El Paso often involve deeper questions about road design, visibility, and vehicle performance. To understand what really caused this incident and whether it could have been prevented, there are three essential questions that should be asked.
First, did the authorities conduct a thorough investigation into the roadway conditions and design of the traffic circle? Intersections controlled by roundabouts or circles require clear signage, adequate lighting, and proper lane markings to guide drivers—especially at night. Investigators should evaluate whether the layout of the circle provided sufficient time and space for the driver to adjust their speed and direction, and whether anything obstructed their view or contributed to the vehicle veering off course. If these conditions weren’t documented, critical contributing factors may have gone unnoticed.
Second, has anyone examined whether a mechanical failure in the Chevrolet Malibu played a role in the crash? Difficulty navigating a curve could result from issues with steering, brakes, tires, or electronic stability systems. These failures often go undetected at the scene and require a forensic inspection of the vehicle—something that is only possible if the vehicle is preserved after the crash. Without that inspection, key details could be lost.
Lastly, has all of the vehicle’s electronic data been collected? The Malibu likely contains an event data recorder that stores valuable pre-crash information, including speed, throttle position, brake application, and steering input. This data can help determine whether the vehicle responded as expected to driver input and whether the driver made any corrective actions. Additional information, such as GPS data or nearby surveillance footage, could also clarify how the vehicle approached the traffic circle. As always, timely recovery of this data is essential.
When someone is seriously injured and the cause of the crash remains uncertain, the only responsible course of action is to ask the right questions. Doing so is the least that can be done to ensure that those affected by this crash get the clarity and closure they deserve.
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