Alexxi Keefover Injured in Car Accident near New Braunfels, TX

Guadalupe County, TX — January 9, 2026, Alexxi Keefover was injured in a car accident at about 6:50 a.m. on F.M. 1044 south of New Braunfels.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2024 Dodge Ram 2500 was headed north with its driver assistance system engaged when it rear-ended a 2025 Subaru Crosstrek. The impact forced the Subaru into a trailer being towed by a 2013 Ford F-350.

Subaru driver Alexxi Keefover, 31, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.

The two men in the Ford were not injured, the report states.

The Dodge driver was cited for speeding after the crash, according to the report.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

After a serious crash, it’s natural to assume the basics will explain what happened. But crashes involving newer vehicles and multiple impacts often raise deeper questions. The answers usually depend on how far investigators were willing to go beyond the obvious.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? A quick scene review and a citation don’t always tell the full story. In a complex chain of impacts, it matters whether investigators took time to map vehicle positions, study crush damage and look closely at how each vehicle moved before contact. That kind of work can show whether speeds were estimated correctly and whether driver behavior was fully understood. Not every officer has the same training or experience with detailed reconstruction, and when time or resources are limited, important details can be missed.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? When a vehicle is reported to be using a driver assistance feature that should trigger careful mechanical review. These systems rely on sensors, software and braking components that don’t always fail in visible ways. A system that doesn’t slow when expected, or that responds late, can change everything about how a crash unfolds. Without downloading system logs and inspecting components, it’s hard to know whether the technology worked as intended.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Modern vehicles record a surprising amount of information. Speed, throttle input, braking and warnings can often be pulled from onboard modules. Phones, GPS history and nearby cameras can also help line up timing and movement. That digital trail can confirm or challenge early assumptions, especially when multiple vehicles are involved and memories differ.

When answers are limited to what fits on a short report, key questions can remain open. Taking the time to look deeper helps ensure that responsibility is based on facts, not assumptions, and that nothing important is overlooked simply because it wasn’t easy to find.

Key takeaways:

• Complex crashes need more than a quick look and a ticket.
• New vehicle technology should always be checked, not taken at face value.
• Electronic data can quietly fill in gaps that the scene alone cannot.