Port Lavaca, TX — December 6, 2025, a man was injured due to a single-car accident shortly before 5:00 a.m. along U.S. Highway 87.

According to authorities, two men ages 67 and 63 were traveling in a northbound Chevrolet Suburban on U.S. 87 near the Rosella Lane intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the Chevrolet failed to safely maintain control in allegedly icy or slick conditions. It was consequently involved in a single-vehicle collision in which it apparently struck a tree.

The 63-year-old passenger reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. The 67-year-old may have been hurt, as well, according to reports.

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

Early morning crashes involving only one vehicle are often chalked up to road conditions, especially when ice or slick surfaces are involved. But when someone is seriously hurt, it’s important not to stop the investigation at the weather. A deeper look can uncover whether the loss of control was truly unavoidable—or if something else was missed.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
While icy conditions can be a factor, that alone doesn’t explain why a specific vehicle lost control. Did investigators analyze the scene for braking marks, steering input, or the precise path the vehicle took before hitting the tree? Did they assess whether the driver was reacting to something else—like another vehicle or an obstruction? These are the kinds of questions that should be answered through a detailed reconstruction, not just by pointing to the weather.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
In low-traction conditions, vehicle systems like traction control, anti-lock brakes, and stability control are supposed to help prevent exactly this kind of crash. If one of those systems failed—or if the vehicle had worn tires, malfunctioning sensors, or brake issues—it could explain why the Suburban didn’t stay on the road. Unless someone conducted a mechanical inspection, those factors could easily be overlooked.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
A vehicle like a Chevrolet Suburban likely holds key data about speed, throttle, braking, and steering in the seconds before the crash. It may also log whether stability systems were triggered or failed to engage. If the vehicle’s data wasn’t pulled promptly, that valuable information could now be lost. GPS data, route history, and even phone activity might also help clarify what was happening in the moments before impact.

When weather is involved, it’s easy to stop asking questions. But real investigation means pressing further—to see whether the crash was truly unavoidable, or if something more was at play.

Key Takeaways:

• Weather-related crashes still require full scene reconstruction to rule out other factors.
• Safety system malfunctions and mechanical issues may worsen low-traction conditions.
• Onboard crash data can confirm what the vehicle was doing—if collected in time.