Randall County, TX — December 13, 2025, a teenager was injured after a car accident that happened at around 5:40 a.m. along US Highway 60.

Investigators said that the accident happened near Johnson Ranch Road east of Umbarger.

According to officials, a 19-year-old man was in a Dodge Caravan going northeast along the highway. That vehicle, for reasons unclear, left the roadway and crashed. The teen driver sustained serious injuries as the result of the crash.

There did not appear to be anyone else involved in the crash. Additional details are unavailable.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

I always have concerns when it comes to accidents involving teenage drivers. Frankly, people tend to jump to conclusions due to the relative inexperience of young drivers. Ultimately, it’s important after serious accidents that the evidence is able to speak for itself. Jumping to conclusions isn’t going to provide any clear answers, and it’s certainly not going to get anyone the help they need. That’s why it’s important to know if authorities actually did careful, thorough investigations or if they rushed to conclusions.

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