Frisco, TX — June 12, 2025, Russell Riding was injured in a single-car accident at about 12:10 a.m. on State Highway 121/Sam Rayburn Tollway.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2014 Ford F-150 was heading northeast near the Dallas North Tollway when it crashed into a concrete pillar.

Driver Russell Ridings, 41, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

After a late-night crash, people often wonder how something so sudden could unfold in a split second. Even when no one else is involved, the need to understand exactly what went wrong remains just as important, if not more so. Too often, a single-vehicle crash gets chalked up as driver error without anyone digging deeper.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? When a truck strikes a fixed object like a concrete pillar, there’s more to figure out than skid marks and crumpled metal. A thorough investigation should include things like vehicle trajectory analysis, any signs of evasive action and the condition of the driver prior to the crash. It's not clear whether crash scene mapping or a full reconstruction was done here, but in many late-night incidents, responding teams are stretched thin and may not have the specialized training to catch subtler signs of what actually happened.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? A 2014 model truck still depends on complex systems that can fail without warning: brakes, steering and electronic throttle controls are all potential weak points. When a vehicle runs off course and hits a fixed barrier, it’s worth asking if something gave out. If no one inspected the truck thoroughly before it was towed or salvaged, we may never know if a mechanical issue played a part.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? A vehicle that new likely carries a black box capable of showing whether the driver braked, accelerated or tried to steer away. Add in phone records, GPS tracking and possible traffic camera footage, and there’s a good chance of building a clearer picture. But unless someone made it a priority to pull that data early, it may already be lost or inaccessible.

When the focus stays locked on the surface facts, the deeper truths can slip through the cracks. Every crash deserves a full accounting, especially when the driver is seriously hurt and the answers might be sitting just out of sight.

Key Takeaways:

• Not all crash investigators have the training to fully reconstruct what happened.
• Mechanical failures can cause a driver to lose control even in familiar conditions.
• Electronic data can hold the key to understanding the moments before a crash.