Cleburne, TX — July 7, 2025, Susana Ceniceros and two other people were injured in a car accident at about 10:15 p.m. on State Highway 171/Weatherford Highway.

A preliminary accident report indicates that 2016 Hyundai Accent was heading east on the access road for U.S. Route 67 allegedly failed to yield from a stop sign and collided with a southbound 2018 Chevrolet Impala.

Chevrolet driver Susan Ceniceros, 52, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report. The 28-year-old woman riding with her was listed as possibly injured, while two children suffered minor injuries.

The Hyundai driver and a front seat passenger suffered serious injuries as well, the report states. Another passenger suffered possible injuries, while a third was not hurt.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

After a serious crash, it’s natural to want clear answers. But behind every collision is a story that needs more than just surface-level facts. It demands a real investigation. Without looking deeper, critical details can slip through the cracks.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? When multiple people are hurt in a high-speed collision, there’s no room for shortcuts. Did investigators take the time to recreate the crash accurately? Were they able to laser-map the scene, evaluate the timing of each vehicle's movement and assess the driver’s actions leading up to the impact? Too often, officers rely only on what’s visible at first glance or on the statements of the involved drivers, both of which can be incomplete. The difference between a thorough investigation and a rushed one can have serious consequences for everyone involved.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? Even when the events seem straightforward, like a missed stop sign, it’s still worth asking: was there something wrong with the vehicle that went unnoticed? A brake failure, a faulty sensor or a delayed alert system can all make it harder for a driver to respond in time. Especially with cars that are nearly a decade old, mechanical problems are not uncommon. Unless a full inspection was done after the crash, there’s no way to rule that out.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Modern cars hold a wealth of information that can help sort out what really happened. Did either car record sudden braking, or a lack of it? Were GPS systems or apps running at the time? Was phone activity a factor? Without pulling data from the vehicles’ systems, or checking nearby traffic or security cameras, we’re left relying on guesswork. That’s not good enough when lives were put at risk.

Asking these deeper questions isn’t about assigning blame; it’s about making sure every piece of the story is uncovered. When people are seriously hurt, they deserve to know that nothing was overlooked.

Key Takeaways:

• Not every crash gets the expert-level review it needs.
• Car defects can look like driver mistakes if no one inspects the vehicle.
• Without checking the data, we may never know the full story.