Putnam County, MO — August 31, 2025, One person was injured following a car accident that occurred at around 11:39 P.M. on 110th Street.
According to reports, a Ford F-350 operated by a 49-year-old man was traveling south on 110th Street and lost control while going over a bridge and left the road, crashing into a ditch.
When first responders arrived on the scene they found the driver seriously injured and transported him to the hospital for treatment. No other vehicles were involved in the crash, and officials have not released an update on the status of the investigation.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When a heavy-duty truck loses control on a bridge and ends up in a ditch, the real question is what caused that sudden departure from the roadway. Crashes like this often get summed up as “driver lost control,” but that explanation doesn’t always capture the full picture.
1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
It isn’t clear whether investigators performed more than a basic review of the scene. A full reconstruction should include measuring skid marks, reviewing the vehicle’s trajectory, and determining whether the driver attempted to brake or steer before leaving the bridge. Investigators should also consider whether fatigue, distraction, or even a sudden health issue played a role. Without this level of detail, the true cause of the crash may never come into focus.
2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
A sudden loss of control in a truck like a Ford F-350 could signal a mechanical failure. Tire blowouts, brake malfunctions, steering issues, or suspension problems could all make a vehicle of this size nearly impossible to handle—especially in a confined space like a bridge. Unless the truck was carefully inspected after the crash, important evidence of a defect may already be gone.
3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Modern trucks are equipped with event data recorders that capture information such as speed, braking, and steering in the moments before impact. That data could help determine whether the driver attempted to correct course or if the truck failed to respond as expected. Investigators should also review GPS data, surveillance footage from the area, and phone records to complete the picture of what was happening just before the crash.
Even when only one vehicle is involved, there is always a chain of events that explains how it left the roadway. Finding that chain requires careful work and a willingness to look deeper than the surface.
Key takeaways:
- Single-vehicle crashes should be reconstructed thoroughly, not written off as simple error.
- Mechanical issues like brake, tire, or steering failures may explain a sudden loss of control.
- Vehicle data, GPS, and phone records can provide crucial insight into what really happened.
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