Harrison County, TX — May 26, 2024, a teenager and one other person were injured in a car accident shortly before 11:30 a.m. along Grand Avenue.

According to authorities, a 17-year-old boy was traveling in a northbound Nissan Titan pickup truck on Washington Avenue at the Grand Avenue intersection when the accident took place.

The intersection is controlled by a traffic signal; Washington Avenue traffic had the green at the time of the wreck. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a westbound Nissan Altima occupied by a 56-year-old man entered the intersection against the red. A T-bone collision consequently occurred between the front-end of the Nissan and the right side of the pickup truck. The pickup truck subsequently overturned, coming to a stop resting on its side.

The teen from the Titan reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. EMS transported him to a local medical facility so that he could receive necessary treatment. The man from the Altima suffered minor injuries, as well. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a vehicle rolls over at an intersection, it’s a strong signal that something went terribly wrong—but figuring out why is where the real work begins. A crash like this isn’t just about who ran a light. It’s about how every piece of the puzzle fits together, and whether the right questions were even asked.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
There’s a big difference between noting who had the green light and fully understanding how the collision unfolded. Did investigators analyze the impact angle, or just record the damage? Did they consider the speed of each vehicle, or whether either driver tried to brake or swerve? A rollover doesn’t happen easily—something more than just a signal violation may have been at play. That kind of depth takes time, training, and the right tools, and not every crash scene gets that level of attention.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
A red-light entry might suggest human error, but what if the Altima's brakes didn’t respond? Or what if a stuck accelerator kept the car moving even when the driver tried to stop? On the other side, did the Titan’s stability systems fail to prevent the rollover? These aren’t just theoretical questions—they’re real possibilities. Unless both vehicles were carefully inspected, there’s no way to rule out mechanical or electronic failure as a factor.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Modern vehicles store a surprising amount of information. That includes speed, braking, and even whether the driver had a phone in use at the time. With one vehicle reportedly running a red light, it’s especially important to gather data from event recorders, traffic signal logs, and any nearby cameras. That information could confirm—or challenge—the initial assumptions. But if it wasn’t secured early, some of it may already be out of reach.

It’s easy to focus on who entered the intersection when. But real understanding only comes from digging deeper—because when a truck ends up on its side, the surface story almost never tells the whole truth.

• Intersection crashes require more than just checking the light cycle.
• Brake or sensor problems could cause unexpected driver behavior.
• Onboard data can verify or contradict what people think they saw.