Angleton, TX — December 3, 2025, a teenage girl was injured due to a car accident shortly before 5:15 p.m. along Farm to Market 523.

According to authorities, a 17-year-old girl was traveling in a southwest bound Hyundai Elantra on F.M. 523 at the Anchor Road intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a northwest bound Chevrolet Traverse entered the intersection at an unsafe time, failing to yield the right-of-way at a stop sign. A collision consequently occurred between the front-right quarter of the Traverse and the front-left of the Elantra.

The teenaged girl from the Elantra reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a young driver is seriously hurt in a crash caused by someone else entering an intersection without yielding, it’s natural to assume the cause is obvious. But assumptions don’t lead to accountability. Real answers only come when the less visible factors are given just as much attention as the ones we can see.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
Reports say the Traverse failed to yield at a stop sign—but how was that confirmed? Was the intersection reviewed for tire marks, stopping distance, or signs of hesitation? Did investigators reconstruct the crash to establish timing and whether either driver had time to react? Especially at rural or feeder intersections, a full review of driver behavior, vehicle positioning, and movement is necessary to avoid a shallow conclusion that misses key facts.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
If the Traverse entered the intersection at the wrong moment, it’s worth asking whether the driver even had full control. Brake failure, delayed throttle response, or steering issues could cause a vehicle to behave unpredictably. Even sensor-based systems designed to assist with driving can fail without warning. These are problems that don’t announce themselves and often go undetected unless someone conducts a mechanical inspection immediately after the crash.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Both vehicles involved—the Traverse and the Elantra—likely have onboard systems that capture vital pre-crash data. That includes speed, brake application, steering input, and collision warnings. This data could confirm whether the Traverse made any attempt to stop and how the Elantra responded. Dash cams, GPS records, and even nearby surveillance could add more detail, but only if preserved quickly. Without it, critical insight can be lost.

When a teenage driver is seriously injured, the focus shouldn't stop at the surface. The real responsibility lies in asking what went wrong—and whether it could have been prevented.

Takeaways:

• Intersections require more than visual judgment; timing and driver response must be verified.
• Mechanical or electronic failures can cause right-of-way violations but are easy to overlook.
• Vehicle data can reveal whether either driver had a chance to avoid the crash—or not at all.