Dallas, TX — December 16, 2024, Alexis Collins was injured in a wrong-way accident at about 9:50 p.m. on State Highway 183.
A preliminary accident report indicates a 2006 Toyota Scion was driving the wrong way on southbound S.H. 183 near the junction with Interstate 35 when it crashed into a 2022 Chevrolet Malibu.
Chevrolet driver Alexis Collins, 25, suffered serious injuries in the crash, according to authorities.
The report doesn’t include any information on the other driver.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the crash.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Wrong-way crashes, like the one reported on State Highway 183, are among the most dangerous types of collisions, often resulting in severe or life-altering injuries. Whenever such an incident occurs, especially with limited information available, it’s critical to ask the three questions that should guide every serious crash investigation: Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the circumstances? Has anyone examined whether a vehicle defect might have contributed? And has all the relevant electronic data been collected and preserved?
Wrong-way collisions often prompt immediate conclusions, usually involving driver impairment, distraction or confusion. While those are certainly possibilities, it’s essential not to let assumptions take the place of a thorough investigation. Key issues like how the wrong-way driver entered the highway, whether signage or road markings were clear and whether the driver showed any attempt to avoid the collision all deserve close scrutiny. The layout of the junction near I-35, especially at night, may create confusion under certain conditions. That makes it vital to perform a complete reconstruction of the incident, using physical evidence, roadway design reviews and any available witness accounts.
The possibility of a vehicle defect also must be considered, especially when the vehicle involved in the wrong-way driving is an older model like a 2006 Toyota Scion. Mechanical issues such as power steering failure, brake malfunctions or even stuck throttles can disorient drivers or prevent them from correcting a mistake. It’s also worth considering whether the driver may have experienced a medical emergency that impaired their ability to control the vehicle, something that can’t be ruled out without medical and mechanical evaluations. If the Scion is not preserved and inspected, any potential defect contributing to the crash could be lost to speculation.
Electronic data is another crucial piece of the puzzle. While the older Toyota may have limited data-capturing capability, the 2022 Chevrolet Malibu likely has a robust engine control module capable of recording speed, braking, throttle input and other crash-relevant data. That information can provide a detailed picture of how the impacted vehicle responded, and how much time — if any — the driver had to react. External data sources like traffic camera footage, nearby business surveillance or dash cams may also offer critical context, including the wrong-way driver’s movements leading up to the crash.
When someone is seriously injured in a high-impact event like a wrong-way collision, a surface-level explanation simply isn’t enough. The community owes it to those involved to get beyond assumptions and ensure that every contributing factor — environmental, mechanical and digital — is fully examined. That’s the only way to deliver real answers for the victim and her family.
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