Bastrop, TX — June 23, 2025, Alysia Schlab was injured as the result of a car accident at around 5:35 p.m. along Highway 21.
According to initial details about the accident, it took place along eastbound lanes of the highway at the Colorado River crossing.
Investigators say that 19-year-old Alysia Schlab was in a Honda Accord going eastbound on TX-21. A Ford F-250 was traveling the same direction when the driver allegedly failed to stay in their lane. As a result, the two vehicles collided.
Authorities say that Alysia Schlab sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash. The other driver had no reported injuries. At this time, additional details are unavailable.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
As straightforward as these initial details may seem, it’s important car accidents involving serious injuries always get close attention. Not only do victims need clear evidence to tell their side of the story, but there could even be extenuating circumstances a preliminary investigation may overlook. These key questions can help reveal possible shortcomings in the investigations.
Did the authorities dedicate enough time, tools, and resources to the investigation?
Just because a crash appears straightforward doesn’t mean it was fully understood. When someone suffers serious injuries, investigators should take time to reconstruct the scene—measuring vehicle positions, reviewing lane markings, and confirming whether the lane departure was avoidable or sudden. If the scene was cleared quickly without deeper analysis, valuable evidence may already be gone.
Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
If a vehicle suddenly veered out of its lane, the first assumption might be driver error—but it shouldn’t be the only one. A steering issue, tire blowout, or braking malfunction could also explain the movement. Not only that, but a victim’s vehicle may experience issues with seatbelts or airbags, causing severe injuries when they would have been moderate or minor with proper safety devices. These things can take careful inspections from independent specialists to rule out.
Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Both vehicles likely held valuable data that could clarify the moments leading up to the crash—speed, lane positioning, braking, and steering input. Cellphones can also yield important data, as can any nearby video cameras from residences or businesses. That information could either confirm or challenge early accounts. But this data is often time-sensitive, and if no one acts quickly, it may be lost.
To sum up, a crash like this deserves more than a surface review. If authorities aren’t providing answers to these preliminary questions, it can be a sign they’re not really taking the investigations seriously. That’s when a more thorough independent investigation may be necessary.
Takeaways:
- Serious injury crashes require more than a quick scene review.
- Vehicle defects must be ruled out with a proper inspection.
- Onboard data can verify or challenge early assumptions about fault.
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