Tivoli, TX — November 16, 2025, Sarah Cantu was injured due to a single-car accident at approximately 5:45 p.m. along State Highway 35.

According to authorities, 26-year-old Sarah Cantu was traveling in a northeast bound Nissan Rogue on S.H. 35 in the vicinity northeast of the Garza Lane intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the Nissan was involved in a single-vehicle collision in which it apparently overturned. Cantu reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident.

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 a vehicle overturns on a quiet stretch of highway with no other traffic involved, it's tempting to chalk it up to distraction or overcorrection. But serious injuries in a single-car rollover warrant more than guesses—they demand a closer look at what the vehicle was doing, and whether it responded the way it should have.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?

Rollovers can be complex, especially without external impact. Was there a full scene analysis to determine the vehicle's speed, path, and point of loss of control? Did investigators document any tire marks, gouges, or terrain inconsistencies that might explain the flip? Without that kind of detail, it's easy to miss early clues about what really caused the vehicle to overturn.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?

The Nissan Rogue, like many SUVs, has a higher center of gravity—something that makes it more susceptible to rollovers under certain conditions. But if a tire gave out, a steering component failed, or electronic stability control didn’t activate as it should have, that’s no longer a matter of handling—it’s a possible mechanical failure. Even an issue with suspension geometry or underbody components could change how the vehicle reacts to an evasive move or a curve.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?

Modern vehicles like the Rogue typically store pre-crash data. That includes speed, steering input, braking effort, and whether any stability systems were active. This information can confirm whether the vehicle was being driven aggressively or if it suddenly stopped responding as expected. It may also help determine whether the rollover was triggered by a control error—or by something the driver couldn’t have predicted.

When a single-car crash leaves someone seriously injured, and the vehicle ends up overturned, the investigation needs to do more than ask what the driver did. It needs to ask whether the vehicle was capable of keeping them safe in the first place.

Key Takeaways:

• Rollover crashes require detailed reconstruction to understand speed, path, and loss-of-control points.
• Failures in tires, suspension, or vehicle stability systems can cause or worsen rollover events.
• Vehicle telemetry may show whether systems failed or if the vehicle was reacting to a sudden input.