Liberty, TX — January 23, 2026, William Miller lost his life due to a car accident just before 8:30 a.m. along U.S. Highway 90.

According to authorities, 49-year-old William Miller was traveling in a southbound Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck on F.M. 2830 at the U.S. 90 intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, the Ram 1500 purportedly entered the intersection at an unsafe time. A collision consequently occurred between the left side of the Ram 1500 and the front-end of a westbound Dodge Ram 2500 pickup truck that had a trailer in tow. The Ram 1500 apparently caught on fire over the course of the accident.

Miller—who had reportedly sustained fatal injuries due to the wreck—was declared deceased at the scene. It does not appear that anyone from the Ram 2500 was hurt.

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 crash at an intersection ends with a vehicle engulfed in fire and a life lost, the early explanation often centers on who entered at the wrong time. But saying a vehicle pulled into the intersection unsafely does not explain how the timing failed or what happened in the seconds before impact.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
An intersection collision involving a pickup and a truck towing a trailer requires detailed reconstruction. Investigators should examine the speed and approach of both vehicles, their lane positions, and whether either driver attempted to brake or change direction before contact. Measuring impact angles, mapping final resting positions, and determining how much time each driver had to react are essential steps. This kind of analysis takes experience and technical skill. Not every officer has advanced training in complex crash reconstruction. The key question is whether enough expertise and time were devoted to fully understanding how the vehicles came together.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
While an unsafe entry into an intersection may point toward driver judgment, mechanical issues must also be considered. Brake malfunctions, throttle problems, steering defects, or trailer-related mechanical issues can affect how a vehicle responds. In addition, post-impact fire raises questions about fuel system integrity and whether any component failure contributed to the severity of the outcome. A thorough mechanical inspection of both vehicles is necessary to rule out hidden defects.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Electronic evidence can provide clarity about the moments before impact. Vehicle systems may record speed, throttle position, braking input, and system alerts. If available, trailer brake controller data may also offer insight. Phone records can help determine whether distraction was involved. Nearby camera footage or GPS data may confirm timing and movement. If this information is not preserved quickly, it may be lost, leaving critical questions unanswered.

When a crash results in a fatality and fire, surface explanations are not enough. Clear answers depend on whether investigators carefully reconstructed the sequence and gathered every available piece of reliable evidence.

Key takeaways:

• An unsafe entry is a description, not a full explanation.
• Mechanical and trailer-related issues should be examined.
• Electronic data can clarify what happened before impact.