UPDATE (May 21, 2025): Details from authorities identified the other victims killed in the accident as 52-year-old Jaime Orellana and 48-yeaer-old Eunice Lima Cabrera.

Dayton, TX — May 4, 2025, Ulises Alejandro Guzman and two others were killed after a car accident at around 3:00 a.m. along Grand Parkway.

Preliminary information released by authorities say that it took place near the intersection of Highway 99 and F.M. 1960.

According to officials, 19-year-old Ulises Alejandro Guzman was in a GMC Sierra traveling along the highway. A 52-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman were in a Nissan Altima. The vehicles reportedly crossed paths and collided for unconfirmed reasons.

Due to the accident, Ulises Alejandro Guzman and both occupants from the Nissan sustained fatal injuries. Right now, further details about the crash remain unconfirmed.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

A deadly crash like this can be particularly complex due to the fact those involved aren't around to tell their respective sides of the story. That makes it even more important to ensure the evidence has a chance to speak for itself. To that end, a few key questions should be considered about the authorities and their investigations.

First, did investigators have the time, training, and equipment to thoroughly examine the scene? Multi-fatality crashes demand a detailed reconstruction—documenting vehicle positions, impact points, road conditions, and collecting witness statements. If any of that work was rushed or incomplete, vital pieces of the story may already be missing.

Second, has anyone considered whether a vehicle defect might have played a role in causing the crash or worsening its outcome? Failures in steering, brakes, or even lighting systems can lead to catastrophic collisions, and if seatbelts or airbags didn’t function properly, that could explain the severity of the injuries. These issues typically require a close inspection before vehicles are moved or disposed of.

Finally, has all crash-related electronic data been secured? Both vehicles may have stored valuable pre-crash information—such as speed, braking, and steering input—that can shed light on what happened in the final moments. Paired with phone records or nearby surveillance footage, this data can help clarify the sequence of events, but only if it’s preserved promptly.

These are the kinds of questions I generally expect answers to when there's a thorough, careful accident reconstruction that leaves no stones unturned. If authorities can address these concerns adequately, it's likely a sign they're being thorough in their efforts. But if families ever feel like they're not getting the answers they deserve, that may be a sign there should be a second set of eyes looking over the accident.