Tarrant County, TX — February 26, 2025, a man was injured in a single-car accident shortly before 1:00 a.m. along Interstate Highway 30.

According to authorities, a 29-year-old man was traveling in a westbound Nissan Altima on I.H. 30 in the vicinity of Cooper Street when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the Altima failed to safely maintain its lane of travel. It was consequently involved in a single vehicle collision in which it apparently struck a concrete traffic barrier.

The man reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a driver is seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash involving a collision with a fixed object—like the concrete barrier in this Tarrant County incident—people often assume the explanation lies in distraction, fatigue, or speeding. But in my experience, serious crashes that seem straightforward on the surface frequently hide deeper complexities. To understand what really happened, and to ensure that nothing important has been missed, we need to start with three essential questions that guide any meaningful crash investigation.

First, did the authorities conduct a thorough investigation of the scene? A vehicle drifting out of its lane and into a barrier could stem from a range of causes—poor road design, inadequate lighting, an obstruction in the lane, or even evasive action to avoid another vehicle. Investigators should examine the physical evidence left at the scene, such as tire marks, debris fields, and the condition of the roadway itself. In addition, footage from nearby traffic cameras or surveillance systems could provide key insight into what happened. Without that level of analysis, conclusions about the crash could be based on assumption rather than fact.

Second, has anyone considered whether a mechanical failure played a role? Single-vehicle crashes are often attributed to driver error, but vehicle defects are a frequently overlooked cause. If the Nissan Altima had issues with steering, suspension, or braking systems, that could explain a sudden failure to maintain lane position. Likewise, a tire blowout or electronic stability control malfunction might have made the vehicle impossible to control, even for an attentive driver. These are not faults that can be identified without a forensic inspection of the vehicle—something that must happen before it is altered or destroyed.

Lastly, has all electronic data been retrieved and reviewed? Vehicles like the Nissan Altima are typically equipped with event data recorders that can store valuable information from the moments leading up to a crash—speed, throttle position, brake usage, and steering inputs. This data can help clarify whether the driver tried to avoid the collision and whether the car responded appropriately. Investigators should also look for dashcam footage, GPS records, and cell phone data, which may provide further context about the driver’s actions and vehicle behavior at the time of the crash.

Answering these three questions is critical to making sure that no stone is left unturned in understanding the causes of a crash like this. Serious wrecks deserve serious investigation, not assumptions. Getting clear answers to these questions is crucial for those seeking to understand what happened and why—and it's the least that can be done to help those affected find the clarity and closure they deserve.