Wise County, TX — July 19, 2024, David Braswell and two others were injured in a car accident shortly after 11:45 a.m. along County Road 3672.
According to authorities, 56-year-old David Braswell and a 55-year-old woman were traveling in a southwest bound Ford Mustang on C.R. 3672 in the vicinity northeast of the Bronco Lane intersection when the accident took place.
Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a northeast bound Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck occupied by a 47-year-old woman failed to give half of the roadway. A collision consequently occurred between the front-left of the Silverado and the front-left of the Mustang.
Both Braswell and the woman who had been a passenger in the Mustang reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. They were transported to a local medical facility by EMS in order to receive necessary treatment. The woman from the Silverado suffered minor injuries, as well, according to reports. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When two vehicles collide head-on, especially on a narrow rural road, people tend to assume someone drifted out of their lane. But for those seriously hurt, what matters more is whether anyone looked into why it happened—and whether it could have been prevented with the right attention to detail.
Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
Head-on collisions require careful measurement and scene analysis to determine which vehicle crossed the centerline—or if both were crowding the middle of the road. Investigators should have looked for tire marks, gouge patterns, and roadway debris to figure out how much space each driver had and whether evasive action was taken. On two-lane roads, lane discipline matters more than ever. If those elements weren’t fully documented, a key part of the story may be missing.
Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
A driver’s failure to “give half the roadway” might sound like an error in judgment, but it could also signal a mechanical issue. Problems with steering alignment, braking, or electronic stability control could cause a vehicle to veer or resist course correction. Even tire blowouts or suspension failures can push a vehicle off path. If no one examined the Silverado closely, the root cause might be assumed rather than proven.
Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
The Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Silverado likely both carry systems that can log pre-crash data—things like speed, steering angle, and brake force. That information could confirm whether one vehicle made a sudden correction or if there was a loss of control altogether. Additionally, nearby homes or driveways may have security cameras capturing portions of the road. Without this data, the analysis relies heavily on statements and surface clues, which might not tell the full story.
Injuries this serious don’t just call for answers—they demand certainty. And the only way to get that is to go deeper than surface impressions and make sure every possible angle has been explored.
Takeaways:
- Head-on crashes on narrow roads require full scene reconstruction to confirm lane positions.
- Steering or control issues could explain why a vehicle veered and must be ruled out.
- Vehicle telemetry and camera footage may reveal how and when the crash became unavoidable.
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