Rockwall, TX — August 15, 2025, Selvin Baquedano-Rosales was killed in a car accident at about 10 p.m. in the 2900 block of F.M. 549.

A preliminary accident report indicates a southbound 2020 Chevrolet Silverado collided with two northbound vehicles, a 2015 Nissan Sentra and a 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche, just north of F.M. 1139.

Silverado driver Selvin Baquedano-Rosales, 32, died in the crash, according to the report.

Nissan driver Alexis Martinez, 32, suffered minor injuries, the report states, while three children travelling with her — two 12-year-old girls and a 4-year-old girl — were listed with unknown injuries.

The Avalanche driver suffered minor injures as well, according to the report.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

After a crash takes someone’s life, it’s natural to want real answers, not just a line or two in a report. Tragedies like this leave a lasting impact, and what matters most going forward is whether the people responsible for understanding what happened are asking the right questions. Sometimes, the difference between clarity and confusion is just a matter of effort.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? When multiple vehicles are involved and one person doesn’t survive, it’s critical that investigators dig deeper than just noting where the vehicles came to rest. That means examining each vehicle’s movements leading up to the crash, checking driver behavior and reconstructing the scene with precision tools like laser mapping. It’s not clear from early reports whether investigators in this case performed those steps, but with three vehicles and several injuries, anything less would be troubling. In a fast-moving environment like a crash scene, it’s easy to miss key details unless trained professionals are given the time and resources to do it right.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? With a vehicle crossing into oncoming lanes, it's fair to ask whether something went wrong mechanically. Was there a sudden steering failure? Could brakes have given out? These aren’t just hypotheticals. They're known issues in some crash cases. Without a close inspection of the Silverado and the other vehicles, no one can confidently rule out the role of a defect. In fatal crashes, especially those involving erratic vehicle movement, overlooking mechanical causes is a major investigative gap.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Today’s vehicles are loaded with data that could help explain moments like this one. GPS, onboard diagnostics and even airbag modules can shed light on whether the Silverado tried to brake or veered suddenly before impact. Phones and dash cameras, if they were present, might also help explain what each driver was doing just before the crash. If investigators don’t gather that information early, it may be lost for good.

Crashes like this one often get summarized in a few lines, but what’s left out can be just as important as what’s included. When someone loses their life, the bare minimum isn't good enough. Getting to the truth means going deeper, asking harder questions, and treating each piece of evidence like it matters, because it does.

Key Takeaways:

• Serious crashes need detailed reconstructions, not just surface-level reports.
• Mechanical failure should always be considered, especially when a vehicle crosses lanes.
• Digital evidence from vehicles and phones can explain more than eyewitness accounts ever could.