Uvalde County, TX — September 21, 2025, a teenager was injured due to a rear-end car accident shortly after 10:00 p.m. along U.S. Highway 83.

According to authorities, a 19-year-old woman was traveling as a passenger in a southwest bound Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck on U.S. 83 near Evans Street when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a southwest bound Chrysler 300 failed to appropriately control its speed. A rear-end collision consequently occurred between the front-end of the Chrysler and the back of the Silverado. The pickup truck overturned over the course of the accident, according to reports.

The 19-year-old woman reportedly sustained serious injuries due to the wreck. It does not appear that anyone else was hurt. 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

Crashes that start as rear-end collisions and end in a rollover aren’t typical—and when someone gets seriously hurt, it’s worth pausing to ask whether the full story is being uncovered or if key pieces are being missed.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?

Rear-end collisions are often treated as straightforward, but this one led to a rollover, which should raise flags about impact force, vehicle dynamics, and more. Did investigators document the exact point of contact and the speed of both vehicles? Was the Silverado’s movement after impact reconstructed? Without those steps, it's hard to know if the rollover was solely due to the crash—or if there were other contributing factors. Not all agencies approach rear-end crashes with the same level of detail, and that inconsistency can leave major questions unanswered.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?

If the Chrysler failed to slow down in time, a brake failure or malfunction in its forward-collision system could be part of the reason. On the flip side, if the Silverado overturned unexpectedly after the impact, stability control issues or suspension problems could be relevant. Neither scenario is far-fetched, but unless someone orders a proper mechanical inspection of both vehicles, the possibility of a defect stays on the table—and too often, it's never explored.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?

Both vehicles likely carried data recorders. The Chrysler’s onboard systems may reveal whether brakes were applied and how quickly, while the Silverado’s data could show how it responded to the impact. Was the Chrysler accelerating, coasting, or distracted by phone use? Was the Silverado already slowing or stopped? GPS logs, phone records, and even commercial surveillance from nearby intersections can help build out a timeline—but only if someone gathers that evidence while it’s still accessible.

When a crash that seems simple leads to a serious injury and an overturned vehicle, it's a sign that deeper scrutiny is not just useful—it’s necessary.

Takeaways:

• A rear-end crash that causes a rollover requires a full investigation of both vehicle movements.
• Potential brake or stability system failures should be ruled out through mechanical inspection.
• Electronic data can clarify what happened—if it's retrieved before it’s lost.