Pecos County, TX — July 13, 2024, three people were injured due to a car accident at approximately 10:30 p.m. along Dickinson Boulevard.
According to authorities, a 35-year-old man and a 6-year-old boy were traveling in a westbound Ford F-250 pickup truck on Dickinson Boulevard at the U.S. 285 intersection when the accident took place.
Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a southbound Chevrolet HHR occupied by two women ages 73 and 37 failed to stop for a red light, entering the intersection at an apparently unsafe time. A collision consequently occurred between the front-end of the pickup truck and the front-left side of the Chevrolet.
The 73 year-old woman from the HHR reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. The other woman from the HHR and the young boy from the pickup truck suffered minor injuries, as well, reports state.
Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When an intersection crash leaves multiple people hurt, the question isn’t only who entered first or last—it’s why one vehicle moved when it shouldn’t have. Crashes that seem straightforward on paper often hide deeper causes in timing, mechanics, or system failures that only a thorough investigation can uncover.
Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
A red-light collision demands careful analysis of both vehicles’ approach speeds, timing, and driver behavior. Did investigators review the signal cycle or look for evidence that the light timing might have been misjudged? Were impact points and vehicle positions measured to confirm who actually entered first? While the report says one driver “failed to stop,” that conclusion should rest on hard evidence—like scene mapping or camera footage—not assumption. When those steps are skipped, important context can go missing.
Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
A Chevrolet HHR that entered an intersection unexpectedly raises the question of whether the driver couldn’t stop, rather than simply didn’t. Brake failure, worn hydraulic lines, or an electronic malfunction could cause a vehicle to roll through a light despite a driver’s effort to stop. Similarly, the Ford F-250’s airbags, seat belts, and safety systems should be reviewed to confirm they operated correctly during the collision. Mechanical inspections of both vehicles are essential before final conclusions are made about responsibility or cause.
Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Both vehicles likely contain event data recorders capable of showing vehicle speed, braking, and throttle input in the moments before impact. That information can quickly confirm whether the HHR driver pressed the brake or if the system failed. Traffic cameras at the U.S. 285 intersection may also have captured the incident directly, and phone data could help clarify whether distraction played a role. Without those electronic records, the official account risks being based more on inference than fact.
Even when a crash appears clear-cut, evidence can tell a different story. The most reliable explanations come from a full investigation that examines the vehicles, the data, and the decisions made in those final seconds.
Takeaways:
- Intersection crashes require scene mapping and timing analysis to confirm sequence.
- Mechanical or brake failures could explain why a vehicle entered on red.
- Black box and camera data are essential to confirm what drivers did—or tried to do—before impact.
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