Tarrant County, TX — May 10, 2025, Nancy Garcia was injured following a car accident shortly before 8:45 p.m. along Shadydell Drive.

According to authorities, 36-year-old Nancy Garcia was traveling in an eastbound Toyota Camry on Shadydell Drive in the vicinity east of the Trysail Drive intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the Camry swerved and was consequently involved in a single-vehicle collision in which it apparently struck the rear-end of a parked and unoccupied Dodge pickup truck. Garcia reportedly suffered serious injuries as a result of the collision. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When crashes like this happen—particularly single-vehicle incidents involving parked vehicles in residential areas—it’s often assumed the driver was simply distracted or misjudged their path. But in my experience, especially when serious injuries are involved, the most important question isn’t just what the vehicle struck, but why it ended up there in the first place. To better understand this incident on Shadydell Drive in Tarrant County, three essential questions must be asked.

First, did investigators assess the road and environmental conditions at the time of the crash? Residential roads can pose unique challenges at dusk, such as poor lighting, tight turns, or cars parked close to the travel lanes. Was the pickup properly parked and visible? Was the roadway adequately lit and free of obstructions? Was there signage, debris, or another condition that could have caused the driver to swerve? These elements are essential to evaluating whether the surroundings contributed to the crash.

Second, has anyone considered whether a mechanical issue may have caused the Camry to veer unexpectedly? Failures in the power steering, suspension, or braking system can result in sudden changes in direction or a total inability to stop, even at neighborhood speeds. These kinds of failures are not always apparent from a surface-level inspection and require a detailed forensic examination of the vehicle to rule out equipment failure as a contributing factor.

Finally, has all digital and electronic data from the Camry been reviewed? Modern vehicles often include event data recorders that log pre-crash information like speed, braking, throttle input, and steering angle. This data can reveal whether evasive action was taken, how the car responded, and whether a malfunction might have occurred. Investigators should also seek out any available dashcam footage, GPS records, or home surveillance cameras in the area that may have captured the vehicle's movements just before impact.

Answering these three questions is critical to making sure that no stone is left unturned in understanding the causes of a crash like this. Serious wrecks deserve serious investigation, not assumptions. Getting clear answers to these questions is crucial for those seeking to understand what happened and why—and it's the least that can be done to help those affected find the clarity and closure they deserve.