Newcastle, TX — December 17, 2025, two teens were injured due to a single-car accident at approximately 11:30 p.m. along U.S. Highway 380.

According to authorities, two people—a 19-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy—were traveling in a westbound Ford F-150 pickup truck on U.S. 380 in the vicinity west of the Indian Mound Road intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the pickup truck failed to safely maintain its lane of travel. It was consequently involved in a single-vehicle collision in which it apparently struck a fence.

Both occupants of the pickup reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identities of the victims—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Late-night crashes involving young drivers often get written off as simple mistakes—but serious injuries in a single-vehicle collision deserve more scrutiny than that. If two teens are hurt in a wreck with no outside interference, then the real question is: what key details might have been overlooked?

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
Running off a highway and hitting a fence isn’t always a matter of inattention. Did the truck swerve to avoid something? Were there skid marks, debris, or other signs of sudden maneuvers? Proper crash reconstruction—especially at night—requires more than a brief once-over. Without documented measurements and scene mapping, any conclusions are just educated guesses.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
In pickups like the Ford F-150, even minor defects in steering, suspension, or braking can cause sudden loss of control—especially at highway speeds. If something like a tire blowout or malfunctioning stability system went unnoticed, the truck might’ve gone off course without warning. Unless someone inspected the vehicle before it was cleared or scrapped, those signs may already be lost.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Modern trucks capture vital data like speed, throttle input, steering angle, and braking force. That information can show whether the driver was trying to correct course or if the truck failed to respond. Depending on the model, GPS logs or synced mobile devices might also reveal location, speed, or distractions. But those digital records are time-sensitive—if no one requested them early, they may be gone.

When young people are seriously hurt in a crash, it’s not enough to point to age or assume error. Every crash has a cause—and finding it means asking deeper questions before the evidence disappears.

Key Takeaways:

• Single-vehicle crashes with young drivers need thorough scene analysis, especially at night.
• Steering or brake defects could lead to sudden loss of control and should be ruled out through inspection.
• Vehicle and GPS data may clarify driver actions before the crash—if recovered quickly.