Victoria County, TX — September 3, 2025, a man was injured due to a single-car accident shortly before 10:45 p.m. along John Stockbauer Drive.

According to authorities, a 51-year-old man was traveling in a southeast bound Toyota 4Runner towing another 4Runner on John Stockbauer Drive at the southwest bound frontage road intersection for Highway 59 when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the 4Runners could not safely complete a right turn in order to head southwest. They reportedly overturned, coming to a stop resting on their roofs in the middle of the frontage road. he 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.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a vehicle towing another rolls over during a turn and leaves the driver seriously injured, it’s a sign that something critical broke down in that moment—whether mechanically, logistically, or both. These aren’t everyday crashes, and they deserve more than an assumption of “loss of control.”

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
Any rollover involving a towed vehicle should raise immediate questions about weight distribution, towing setup, and road maneuvering. Did investigators examine how the second 4Runner was hitched and whether it contributed to the rollover? Did they assess whether the driver had to make a sudden correction or misjudged the angle of the turn? A complete scene analysis is essential here, not just for understanding what went wrong, but to determine whether the rollover could have been avoided with different equipment or technique.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
With two vehicles involved—one being towed—the number of potential mechanical failure points doubles. Could the hitch have failed mid-turn? Did the lead 4Runner suffer a brake imbalance or steering issue that made it unstable under the added load? And what condition was the towed vehicle in—were its tires, steering, or suspension compromised in a way that contributed to the instability? These are vital questions, and unless the vehicles were preserved for a full inspection, those answers may already be out of reach.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Even in a single-vehicle incident, the data stored in the lead vehicle can provide key insights. Did the 4Runner accelerate or brake sharply before the rollover? Was the turn taken too quickly, or was there an attempt to correct mid-maneuver? That kind of detail helps distinguish between driver miscalculation and a failure of the towing setup. If phone or infotainment data shows distraction, that too could clarify the moment of failure. But like physical evidence, this data doesn’t last unless someone takes steps to secure it.

What may look like a simple rollover is anything but simple when you factor in two vehicles, an injured driver, and unanswered questions about the crash dynamics. Those answers matter—not just for accountability, but for safety going forward.

Takeaways:

• Rollover crashes while towing require detailed analysis of the towing setup and vehicle movement.
• Potential failures in the hitch, brakes, or steering systems should be inspected carefully.
• Vehicle data may reveal if the turn was mishandled—or if the setup itself made a safe turn impossible.