Licking, MO — July 13, 2025, Two people were injured following a car accident that occurred at around 5:00 A.M. on Highway 32.
According to reports, a Dodge ram operated by a 37-year-old woman with a male passenger was traveling on Highway 32 when it lost control for unknown reasons and left the road, before then striking a fence and a tree.
When first responders arrived on the scene they found both occupants injured and they were transported to the hospital for treatment. No other vehicles were involved in the collision, and officials have not provided updates on the status of the motorist’s injuries or the progress of the investigation.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When a vehicle suddenly leaves the roadway and strikes fixed objects, there’s usually more behind it than meets the eye. A crash like this—where no other vehicles are involved—demands a deeper look into what went wrong before impact.
1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
Any investigation into a single-vehicle collision should begin with a careful review of the crash scene. Investigators need to analyze tire marks, steering angles, and the vehicle’s final position to understand how and why control was lost. Without that kind of detailed reconstruction, it’s difficult to tell whether the driver reacted to a sudden problem or if the vehicle’s path changed without clear input. If the scene wasn’t mapped or closely examined, important clues could already be lost.
2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
When a vehicle leaves the road for no apparent reason, mechanical failure has to be considered. A steering issue, tire blowout, or brake malfunction can easily lead to the kind of loss of control seen here. For a truck like the Dodge Ram, the systems designed to maintain stability and control should also be evaluated. If those systems weren’t inspected, the possibility of a defect influencing the crash remains unresolved.
3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Modern vehicles log a wealth of information in the seconds before a crash—speed, braking activity, steering input, and more. This data can help clarify whether the driver made a correction, how the vehicle responded, and whether any safety systems were engaged. If that information hasn’t been retrieved and reviewed, key parts of the story could be missing.
When a serious crash leaves behind questions but no clear cause, answers don’t come from guesswork—they come from asking the right questions and securing the right evidence.
Takeaways:
- Single-vehicle crashes must be fully reconstructed to understand how the loss of control occurred.
- Mechanical failures should be ruled out with a complete inspection of critical systems.
- Vehicle data is essential to determine driver actions and vehicle response before the crash.
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