Bell County, TX — September 10, 2024, William Young was injured in a single-car accident at approximately 1:30 p.m. along Farm to Market 3117.

According to authorities, 78-year-old William Young was traveling in an eastbound Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck on F.M. 3117 in the vicinity west of the Bob White Road intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, reasons yet to be confirmed, the pickup truck failed to safely maintain its lane of travel. It reportedly veered left before overcorrecting to the right. It left the south side of the roadway where it apparently overturned, rolling an unknown number of times and crashing through a fence before coming to a stop resting on its roof. Young sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident, according to reports. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When someone is seriously hurt in a crash like the one reported along Farm to Market 3117, it’s important to make sure all the right questions are being asked about what happened and why. With over three decades of experience handling serious injury cases across Texas, I’ve seen too often how surface-level explanations can leave important factors hidden unless someone takes the time to dig deeper.

One question that always needs to be asked is whether authorities conducted a thorough investigation. Single-vehicle accidents are often assumed to be caused by driver error, but that assumption can overlook critical factors like roadway conditions, sudden obstacles, or other contributing events. It's important to verify whether investigators documented the scene properly, interviewed any potential witnesses, and considered all possibilities beyond simple operator mistakes.

Another important question is whether a vehicle defect might have contributed to the crash. Pickup trucks like the Chevrolet Silverado have occasionally been associated with stability issues, particularly if something goes wrong with their suspension or steering components. A mechanical failure could cause a driver to lose control even when operating the vehicle responsibly. Without a proper inspection of the wreckage, a critical clue could be missed.

Additionally, it’s crucial to determine whether all available electronic data was preserved and reviewed. Modern vehicles are equipped with event data recorders that can provide valuable insights into what happened in the moments before a crash—such as vehicle speed, steering input, and braking actions. This information often proves essential in understanding whether the driver was reacting to something unexpected or whether a mechanical issue played a role.

Answering these three questions is critical to making sure that no stone is left unturned in understanding the causes of a crash like this. Serious wrecks deserve serious investigation, not assumptions. Getting clear answers to these questions is crucial for those seeking to understand what happened and why—and it's the least that can be done to help those affected find the clarity and closure they deserve.