Jefferson County, MO — September 15, 2025, One person was injured following a car accident that occurred at around 4:50 P.M. on Flucom Rd.
According to reports, a Mitsubishi Montero operated by a 72-year-old woman was traveling westbound on Flucom Road near Athena School Road, when it lost control for unknown reasons and left the road where it struck a tree.
When first responders arrived they found the driver seriously injured and transported her to the hospital for treatment, and officials have not released any updates on the status of the investigation at this time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When a quiet drive ends in a violent crash, especially with no clear cause, it’s natural to wonder what might’ve gone wrong. These moments are often written off as driver error, particularly when they involve older drivers, but that assumption can mask deeper issues that deserve real scrutiny.
1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
Single-vehicle crashes can be deceptively complex. It’s not enough to log the scene and move on. Investigators should look closely at skid marks, tire tracks, and the angle of impact to piece together what the driver may have been trying to do. Did the vehicle veer off slowly or abruptly? Was the driver reacting to something—or did the vehicle behave unpredictably? The answers aren’t always obvious, but without a detailed reconstruction, they may never be found.
2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
Older vehicles, like a Mitsubishi Montero, can develop mechanical issues that may not be visible from a glance. Brake failure, power steering problems, or even sudden engine stalls could all cause a driver to lose control. If the SUV was towed and repaired—or worse, scrapped—before a proper inspection, critical evidence may already be lost. These kinds of failures don’t leave obvious fingerprints unless someone knows what to look for.
3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Even older models may carry basic event data recorders that log vehicle activity before a crash—speed, braking, and throttle use. A phone or GPS device in the vehicle might also shed light on whether there was a sudden stop, sharp turn, or distraction. If that data wasn’t preserved quickly, the window to understand what truly happened could already be closing.
What looks like a simple loss of control rarely is. If no one takes the time to ask why, the opportunity to find answers—and prevent a future repeat—may slip away unnoticed.
Takeaways:
- It’s not clear whether investigators examined the vehicle’s movement in detail.
- Mechanical issues common in older vehicles may not have been ruled out.
- Key digital data from the SUV or personal devices could still be missing.
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