Polk County, TX — August 26, 2025, Yardley Fisher was injured in a single-vehicle accident at about 8:10 p.m. on F.M. 350 west of Moscow.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado was heading east when it veered off the road and hit a fence. It overturned after the collision.

Driver Yardley Fisher, 20, was seriously injured after the crash, according to the report.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Polk County crash at this time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When someone survives a serious accident, the aftermath can be filled with more questions than answers. Even when no other vehicles are involved, it’s rarely as simple as a driver losing control. Sometimes the truth is buried in the details, which require a real effort to uncover.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? Single-vehicle accidents are often wrapped up quickly, but that doesn’t mean all the critical work has been done. A complete investigation would involve mapping the crash scene, analyzing tire marks and determining whether the vehicle's path made sense based on the road’s layout and conditions. Investigators should also consider what the driver was doing in the moments before the crash; not just whether they were speeding, but if there were signs of distraction or sudden overcorrection. Unfortunately, thoroughness can vary from one agency to another, and it’s not unusual for serious questions to be left unanswered.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? A truck veering off the road and overturning raises the possibility of something going wrong mechanically. Brakes, steering components, or even a tire failure could play a role, and these issues often leave behind subtle or hidden clues. Unless someone with the right training takes the time to inspect the vehicle carefully, and before it’s repaired or scrapped, those clues can disappear. It’s fair to ask whether that step has been taken, especially when the crash doesn't quite add up.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? In a newer model like a 2015 Silverado, onboard systems might hold key information. Data from the engine control module could show whether the driver hit the brakes, how fast they were going or if the vehicle's stability systems activated. GPS records, if available, might tell us how the truck moved in the seconds before impact. That kind of evidence can reveal a lot more than a visual inspection ever could, but it only helps if someone knows to look, and does so quickly.

Unraveling the real story behind a single-vehicle crash isn’t about assigning blame. It’s about making sure that nothing important gets missed. Lives change in an instant, and the least we can do is ask the right questions while the answers are still within reach.

Key Takeaways:

• One-car crashes deserve the same investigative effort as multi-vehicle collisions.
• A mechanical failure might explain why a vehicle suddenly left the road.
• Vehicle data systems can hold answers that don’t show up at the scene.