Grayson County, TX — May 25, 2024, Alice Jones and two others were injured in a car accident just after 9:00 p.m. along the Sam Rayburn Freeway service road.
According to authorities, 80-year-old Alice Jones was traveling in an eastbound Cadillac DeVille on Lamberth Road at the Sam Rayburn southbound service road intersection when the accident took place.
The intersection is controlled by a traffic signal. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a collision occurred between the front-left quarter of the Cadillac and the front-right of a southbound Ford F-150 occupied by a 19-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman. Due to conflictin statements, it remains unclear which vehicle had the right-of-way at the time of the accident.
Jones reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. The two people from the pickup truck suffered minor injuries, as well, according to reports. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When serious injuries result from a crash at a signal-controlled intersection, and there’s disagreement over who had the green light, it becomes clear that assumptions won’t cut it. The real issue isn’t just who says what—it’s whether anyone took the time to uncover what actually happened.
1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
In crashes where the right-of-way is in dispute, it’s critical that investigators go beyond initial statements. Did they verify the traffic signal timing at the intersection? Was there any attempt to match up vehicle damage with possible paths of travel? And were the exact positions of both vehicles mapped to reconstruct the collision angle? These are key steps in clarifying fault—but too often, if witnesses offer conflicting accounts, the official record simply notes the disagreement and leaves it there.
2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
If either driver misunderstood the light’s status, there could be more behind it than just inattention. Was there a malfunction in one of the vehicles’ signal recognition or alert systems? Could delayed braking, faulty lights, or steering problems have contributed to the crash? And for a vehicle like the Cadillac DeVille—an older model—issues with visibility, turn signals, or even pedal response shouldn’t be overlooked. Without mechanical inspections, these factors are rarely considered, even though they could significantly alter how the crash is understood.
3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Event data recorders from either vehicle might contain useful information: speed, braking, throttle input, and timing leading up to the crash. Did investigators retrieve that data? Were traffic cameras or nearby surveillance systems reviewed to confirm which vehicle had the signal? In signal-controlled intersections, this kind of hard evidence is often the only way to resolve conflicting accounts—and when someone is seriously hurt, that resolution matters.
A crash like this isn’t just about who said what at the scene. It’s about whether the evidence supports a clear version of events—and whether anyone actually followed that trail far enough to find it.
Key Takeaways:
- Intersections with disputed right-of-way require full review of signal timing and impact reconstruction.
- Vehicle defects—especially in older cars—may influence visibility, braking, or decision-making.
- Onboard data and traffic camera footage are critical to settling conflicting crash reports.
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