2 Injured in Car Accident on Interstate 20 at Green Oaks in Arlington, TX

Arlington, TX — September 25, 2024, two people sustained injuries following a car accident at around midnight along Interstate 20.

Authorities said in preliminary statements that the accident happened along eastbound lanes of the freeway near West Green Oaks Boulevard.

Investigators said that two women, ages 23 and 28, were in a Ford Fusion going along I-20. Somehow, the vehicle lost control, causing it to veer onto the shoulder and hit the barrier. After this, the passenger was reportedly outside of the vehicle when another driver struck her. As a result, that passenger was seriously injured, while the driver of the Ford had moderate injuries. Right now, no further information is available.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

It’s important not to jump to conclusions after accidents like this, regardless of what possible causes may or may not be common. As little regard as things like vehicle defects, road flaws, medical conditions, tire failure, and other such factors get, they do happen. The challenge is making sure investigators are actually being thorough. I’ve handled all kinds cases across decades of work, and it would shock folks to see how many times an independent investigation brought to light something important authorities completely missed. Maybe they’ve been more thorough here, but it wouldn’t be the first time they left victims or families looking for answers on their own.