Tyler, TX — November 19, 2024, three people were injured in a multi-car accident just after 4 p.m. at State Park Highway/F.M. 14 and County Road 326.
Authorities said four vehicles were involved in the Smith County crash, and one of them rolled over as a result.
At least six people were traveling in the vehicles that were part of the accident just north of Tyler.
Three people reportedly were taken to a local hospital, but the seriousness of their injuries has not been revealed. Authorities said three other people refused to be transported to the hospital.
Authorities have not released any details about the vehicles involved in the accident or how it happened.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
There are a lot of unknowns about this Smith County crash at this point, likely because the investigation is still ongoing, but a crash involving four vehicles and a rollover demands a robust investigation.
In my three decades as an attorney, I’ve seen a lot of investigations, some of the excellent, others not quite up to snuff. What is the difference?
When an investigation is done correctly, investigators reconstruct events leading up the collision, interview witnesses, and gather all the electronic data that may be relevant to figuring out what happened. The most important source of data is usually from the engine control module data of the involved vehicles, as well as dashcam footage or video from nearby businesses and residences that may have captured the crash. Investigators should also consider the possibility that a vehicle defect may have led to the crash.
If investigators do all of that, what results is a thorough picture of the crash that answers any questions those involved may have about how the crash occurred and who is ultimately responsible. Of course, this doesn’t always happen. In these cases, it is often necessary for those affected by the crash to make arrangements to have a second set of eyes perform the steps that authorities missed.
