Lubbock County, TX — April 21, 2025, Andrew Perez was killed and Raymond Gonzales and two others were injured in a car accident at around 2:00 p.m. on Highway 84.
Preliminary details about the accident say that it happened in the area of Highway 84 and F.M. 1294 outside Shallowater.
According to officials, 21-year-old Andrew Perez was a passenger in a Dodge Challenger along with 20-year-old Raymond Gonzales. That vehicle and a pickup collided along the highway. Due to this, Andrew Perez was fatally injured. Andrew Perez and two people in the pickup had reported injuries.
Right now, additional details about the crash remain unconfirmed. Investigations are ongoing.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
After a serious car accident like this, it’s important those involved have as much evidence as possible that they can use going forward. While people generally assume authorities will provide that, not every accident investigations is as thorough as it should be. This is why it can be crucial to consider these key questions.
The first question to ask is whether investigators had the tools and time to thoroughly document the crash. In serious highway collisions involving multiple vehicles, it’s essential to record precise vehicle positions, debris patterns, and road conditions. If that scene work was rushed or incomplete, it could leave major gaps in the case.
Next, has anyone examined whether a vehicle defect might have played a role? Mechanical issues—such as brake or steering failure—can lead to loss of control, and problems with safety systems like airbags or seatbelts can make injuries far worse. These kinds of defects often go unnoticed unless someone inspects the vehicles early and in detail.
Lastly, was all available electronic crash data preserved? Most vehicles today record key data such as speed, braking, and steering input in the seconds leading up to a crash. That information, along with nearby surveillance footage or phone records, can help clarify the sequence of events—but only if it’s secured before it disappears.
If these concerns aren’t being addressed, then it’s possible that authorities have overlooked something important that need further independent investigations.
