Tarrant County, TX — May 13, 2025, Yonathan Munoz and another person were injured in a single-car accident at approximately 10:00 a.m. on Interstate Highway 820.

According to authorities, 36-year-old Yonathan Munoz and a 35-year-old woman were traveling in a northbound Ford Focus on I.H. 820 in the vicinity south of White Settlement Road when the accident took place.

It is noted in reports that the Ford may have had defective or slick tires at the time of the accident. Officials indicate that the vehicle was involved in a single-car accident in which it apparently overturned. Both Munoz and the female passenger reportedly suffered serious injuries over the course of the accident. 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 vehicle flips on the highway without any contact from another car, the instinct is often to blame the driver. But when early reports suggest the tires may have played a role, it’s a clear sign that something more may have been at work—and it’s a reminder that the story doesn’t stop with who was behind the wheel.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
Single-vehicle rollovers often don’t get the same level of attention as multi-car collisions, but they should—especially when there are serious injuries. Did investigators reconstruct the vehicle’s movements? Did they look at the roadway for skid marks or yaw patterns? Knowing whether the car veered, lost grip, or tried to correct before rolling can offer vital insight into what triggered the crash. That kind of work can’t be rushed or skipped.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
If the Ford Focus had defective or severely worn tires, that’s more than just a maintenance issue—it’s a potential product liability concern. Poor tread or compromised tire structure can cause a sudden loss of control, particularly at highway speeds. It’s also important to ask whether the tires were original equipment, aftermarket replacements, or recalled models. If those questions aren’t asked and answered, the true cause of the crash might remain buried under assumptions.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Modern vehicles like the Focus carry onboard systems that log speed, brake force, steering input, and more. That data could reveal whether the driver attempted to react—and whether the car responded properly. Phone data might also shed light on distraction, navigation input, or route changes. But that information won’t stay available forever. If no one acted quickly to preserve it, the clearest version of what happened may already be gone.

Crashes like this remind us that responsibility doesn’t always end at the driver’s seat. Sometimes, it’s the equipment that failed. The only way to know for sure is to investigate every angle, no matter how inconvenient that might be.

• Rollover crashes need scene analysis and vehicle movement reconstruction.
• Tire defects can cause sudden instability that looks like driver error.
• Digital vehicle data can confirm how the car and driver reacted in real time.