Update (September 23, 2025): Authorities have identified the man killed in this accident as Corey Jermaine Else, 36.

Arlington, TX — September 14, 2025, one person was killed in a single-car accident at about 2:30 a.m. in the 2600 block of West Green Oaks Boulevard.

Authorities said a 2015 Chevrolet Impala was heading north when it hit the center median near Lee Drive and rolled several times before ending up in a ditch.

Corey Else Killed in Car Accident in Arlington, TX

The driver, a 36-year-old man, died after being transported to a local hospital, according to authorities. His name has not been made public yet.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Tarrant County crash at this time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Late-night crashes often leave more questions than answers, especially when a driver loses control without any other vehicles involved. When these incidents unfold in the early morning hours, it’s easy to assume a narrative, but easy answers don’t always reflect what really happened.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? In single-vehicle rollovers, the quality of the investigation matters just as much as the outcome. The complexity of a rollover demands more than a surface-level review. Did investigators take the time to map the scene with precision tools? Did they look into whether the driver’s behavior leading up to the crash — such as speed, fatigue or distraction — could be documented through surveillance or witness accounts? These steps are critical, especially when a life is lost and there’s no one left to explain what happened.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? When a car jumps a median and rolls multiple times, it’s worth asking whether the vehicle responded as it should have. Issues like sudden steering failure, stuck throttles or defective suspension systems don’t always leave obvious signs behind. Especially with older vehicles, it’s essential to consider whether mechanical problems played a role. A careful mechanical inspection could either rule that out or uncover a problem others missed.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Modern vehicles like a 2015 Impala carry vital data that can help reconstruct a driver’s last moments behind the wheel. Was the car speeding? Did the driver hit the brakes or try to steer away from the median? That kind of insight can be pulled from the vehicle’s engine control module, if someone thinks to retrieve it. Traffic cameras or nearby business surveillance could also fill in gaps that the physical wreckage doesn’t explain.

When someone dies in a crash with no obvious cause, the real answers often lie in the overlooked details. That’s why it’s worth digging into every angle, not just to settle blame, but to understand the truth as clearly as possible.


Key Takeaways:

  • A careful scene analysis can reveal important details in rollover crashes.
  • Vehicle defects may be involved even if they’re not immediately visible.
  • Pulling crash data from the vehicle can show what really happened.

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