Spartanburg County, SC — June 8, 2025, Three people were killed following a car accident that occurred Sunday morning on Interstate 85.
According to reports, a Honda was traveling south on Interstate 85 at mile-marker 75 when it struck a northbound Toyota head-on, where the Honda then collided with a Ford Expedition.
When first responders arrived on the scene they found that the driver of the Honda, as-well-as the driver and passenger of the Toyota, were pronounced deceased. No other injuries have been reported, and at this time the identities of the deceased motorists have not been released.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Whenever a wrong-way collision occurs on a major highway, the situation raises difficult questions that can’t be answered at a glance. The path that led to impact often traces back through moments that weren’t witnessed, and those are the ones that matter most.
1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
A head-on collision involving opposing travel on an interstate is never simple to explain. Investigators should be asking how and where the Honda entered the wrong lanes—was there clear evidence of the entry point? Was the path reconstructed to determine how long it had been going the wrong way before the collision? Thorough investigations involve mapping tire tracks, reviewing possible median crossings, and studying surveillance or toll data if available. It’s also critical to know whether officers reviewed any potential signs of confusion or impairment leading up to the event—not through speculation, but through data and methodical review.
2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
When a vehicle travels against the flow of traffic, most people assume driver error—but mechanical failure can’t be ruled out so quickly. Could the Honda have had a steering or sensor malfunction that influenced its path? Was there a GPS or lane-assist system failure? In a case where a vehicle ends up where it should never be, especially at highway speeds, examining every relevant system for malfunctions is a necessary step. Skipping that process can lead to incorrect assumptions about what triggered the event.
3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Telematics from modern vehicles can provide a near-complete replay of what took place in the minutes before a crash. Speed, direction, braking force, lane drift alerts—these data points could confirm whether the Honda’s path was gradual or sudden, and how the Toyota and Ford responded in those final seconds. Investigators should also pull data from traffic monitoring systems or highway surveillance to confirm the vehicle’s approach and any previous signs of erratic movement. If that data hasn’t been captured, critical pieces of the timeline may remain unclear.
When outcomes are severe and the facts are few, the right questions aren’t just helpful—they’re essential. Understanding how vehicles came together the way they did depends on whether someone is asking what others may have missed.
Takeaways:
- Wrong-way collisions must be reconstructed to determine how and when the vehicle entered opposing lanes.
- A mechanical failure—like steering or sensor errors—should always be considered in unexpected vehicle behavior.
- Vehicle data and highway surveillance can clarify the path and speed of all involved vehicles before impact.
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