Houston, TX — April 6, 2025, Shelina Lakhani and another person were injured in a car accident at about 10:30 p.m. at Westpark Drive and West Houston Center Boulevard.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a westbound 2016 Ford Fusion collided with a northbound 2006 Toyota Camry at the intersection.

Toyota driver Shelina Lakhani, 58, and the 44-year-old woman driving the Ford were seriously injured in the crash, according to the report. The other driver's name has not been made public yet.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

After a serious crash, the questions worth asking often go beyond the basics of who hit who. The moments before impact, the condition of the vehicles and the digital records each car carries can all point toward a fuller picture of what happened. Without digging into those areas, key facts can slip through the cracks.

One thing to consider is whether investigators went beyond a simple on-scene review. Did they use tools like laser mapping to capture exact positions and distances? Was there any attempt to reconstruct how each car entered the intersection, or to look at the drivers’ actions in the seconds leading up to the collision? The reality is that some crash investigators have specialized training in complex collisions, while others may rely on more basic methods, leaving the analysis less complete than it could be.

It’s also worth asking if anyone looked at the possibility of a vehicle defect playing a role. Mechanical failures don’t always leave obvious signs, and problems like brake malfunctions, stuck throttles or faulty sensors can go unnoticed unless someone examines the cars closely. Without that inspection, the role of a defect, if any, remains an unanswered question.

Another layer involves electronic evidence. Modern vehicles, phones and GPS systems can provide exact speed readings, braking data or even show whether a driver was distracted. Traffic and security cameras nearby might also confirm movements before the crash. If none of that information is pulled, the investigation may miss details that could be decisive.

That’s why a thorough approach matters. The answers aren’t always sitting in plain sight. They’re often buried in technical data, mechanical systems or overlooked moments. Only when each angle is explored does the real story start to come into focus.

Key Takeaways:

• A crash scene review is only as good as the methods and training behind it.
• Vehicle defects can be silent factors unless mechanics dig deep.
• Electronic data often holds the clearest account of a crash’s final moments.