Leander, TX — September 13, 2025, Samson Williams was injured in a car accident at about 12:30 a.m. in the 15800 block of Ronald Reagan Boulevard.

A preliminary accident report indicates that an eastbound 2016 Honda Civic collided with a northbound 2022 Ford Mustang at the intersection with State Highway 177.

Ford driver Samson Williams, 29, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.

The Honda driver, who was not hurt, was cited for failure to yield, the report states.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Williamson County crash at this time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Moments after a serious crash, it’s easy to focus on surface-level explanations — someone ran a stop sign, someone failed to yield — but the reality is often more layered. True accountability doesn’t begin and end with a traffic citation. It requires a full, open-minded look at everything that might have gone wrong in the moments leading up to the collision.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? It’s not clear from the early reports how deep investigators dug into the mechanics of what happened at that intersection. While a citation was issued, that alone doesn’t tell us much about whether the crash was reconstructed, or whether anyone traced each vehicle’s movement leading up to the impact. Ideally, a skilled crash team would laser-map the scene, verify speed and lane positioning and take statements that go beyond surface explanations. Not all officers have the training or resources to do that, and without that deeper dive, key details can slip through the cracks.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? Even when one driver is cited, that doesn’t mean the vehicles involved were functioning properly. A stuck throttle, a steering problem or even brake fade in either car could have affected how this unfolded. Mechanical inspections aren’t just routine. They’re necessary when the stakes are this high. Without one, we may never know if a defect played a part.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Today’s cars, especially newer models like the ones in this crash, generate a wealth of data. From black box info showing speed and braking to GPS paths and even synced mobile activity, these tools can verify what happened second-by-second. There’s no mention yet of whether investigators downloaded that data, or if they knew to look for it in the first place.

Crashes rarely boil down to a single bad decision. The truth tends to hide in the layers: inside black boxes, behind error codes and in the story the pavement tells when someone takes the time to listen.

Key Takeaways:

• Traffic citations don’t always tell the full story of what caused a crash.
• Car defects can play a hidden role, even when human error is suspected.
• Electronic data can reveal crucial facts, if someone thinks to gather it.