Ron Ray Injured in Car Accident in Lamkin, TX

Lamkin, TX — June 26, 2025, Ron Ray was injured in a car accident at about 6 p.m. on State Highway 36.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2009 Chevrolet C1500 collided with a 2024 Toyota 4Runner near County Road 282.

Chevrolet driver Ron Ray, 77, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.

Toyota driver Molly Choat, 58, was listed as possibly injured, the report states.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Comanche County crash.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

After serious crashes, there’s often an urge to move forward as quickly as possible. But the hours and days that follow are when the facts, if anyone bothers to gather them, can make all the difference. Getting clarity starts with asking better questions.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? When two vehicles collide at highway speeds, the difference between a rushed report and a true investigation can be massive. It’s unclear if investigators in this case mapped the scene, reconstructed the vehicle paths or examined what either driver was doing before the crash. With limited details released so far, it’s fair to wonder whether officers took the time or had the tools to sort through more than just surface-level evidence. Especially in smaller counties, investigation quality can vary widely, depending on who responds and how experienced they are with serious crashes.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? At least one of the vehicles involved was over 15 years old, which raises legitimate concerns about mechanical reliability. Brake failure, worn steering components or electronic malfunctions could have played a role, but unless someone conducts a hands-on inspection of both vehicles, those factors remain invisible. It’s too easy to overlook a mechanical issue when attention shifts quickly to human error.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? These days, both newer and older vehicles often hold key electronic clues. A 2024 model likely includes advanced systems that record speed, braking and steering input. Even a 2009 pickup may carry limited diagnostic or crash data. Beyond the vehicles, phone records, GPS devices and traffic camera footage can confirm behaviors that aren’t obvious from physical damage alone. But someone has to ask for that data before it disappears.

If the only questions asked are the easy ones, the answers we get won’t come close to the truth. Every serious crash deserves more than a quick summary; it deserves a full accounting of what actually happened.

Key Takeaways

• Police don’t always have the tools or training to fully investigate complex crashes.
• Mechanical problems in older vehicles can be missed without detailed inspections.
• Electronic data from vehicles and phones can be key to understanding crash dynamics.