Moberly, MO — May 22, 2025, One person was injured following a car accident that occurred at around 2:28 P.M. on Highway 63.
According to reports, a Buick Lacrosse was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes on Highway 83 near Highway 24, when it collided with a Ford Escape, the debris from which then struck a Chevy Silverado.
The driver of the Buick of the Buick was seriously injured and taken to the hospital by first responders, while the driver of the Ford sustained only minor injuries. There has been no update on the status of the Buick driver’s condition.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Wrong-way crashes are among the most dangerous and perplexing types of collisions, often raising immediate questions about how and why a vehicle ended up traveling in the wrong direction. It’s exactly the kind of scenario where assumptions can overshadow investigation—unless the right questions get asked.
1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
Any time a vehicle enters opposing lanes, investigators should work to reconstruct the full path that led there. That includes determining where the Buick entered the wrong direction, how long it was on that path, and whether the driver made any effort to correct course. Investigators should also assess whether the driver’s behavior showed signs of confusion, distraction, or a potential medical issue. Without a careful timeline, the root cause may be missed.
2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
Though wrong-way driving is often linked to human error, it’s still important to examine whether the Buick suffered from a mechanical or electronic malfunction. A problem with power steering, navigation systems, or even driver-assist features could have misled or prevented the driver from correcting direction. A full mechanical and systems review is necessary to rule out these less obvious, but still possible, contributing factors.
3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Modern vehicles can store GPS data, speed, steering inputs, and braking efforts. The Buick’s system may show exactly where and how it entered the wrong lanes, and whether the driver tried to slow down or steer away before the collision. Data from the Ford and Chevy could also support or clarify the timeline of impacts. Collecting this information promptly is crucial to preserving an accurate account.
Wrong-way crashes don’t just happen without cause. Getting to the bottom of what triggered it requires more than speculation—it takes a deliberate effort to follow every lead.
Plain-language takeaways:
- Wrong-way collisions must be closely reconstructed to understand how they started.
- Mechanical or electronic issues could have played a role and need to be ruled out.
- Vehicle data can help explain whether the driver knew what was happening and tried to react.
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