Plano, TX — September 10, 2025, Emily Andes was injured as the result of a car accident at around 1:32 a.m. along West 15th Street.
Authorities said in preliminary statements that the accident happened at the intersection of West 15th Street and Coit Road.

Investigators said that 33-year-old Emily Andes was in a Ford Mustang going southbound through the intersection. The vehicle somehow left its lane, hopped the curb, and crashed into a pole.
Due to the accident, Emily Andes was seriously injured. Additional details about the accident remain unclear at this time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Single-vehicle wrecks sometimes get brushed off as no big deal. However, they can involve complex possible factors, and it’s important steps are taken to ensure authorities are actually being thorough in their efforts.
1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
A crash in the middle of the night, especially with no other vehicles involved, may not get the full attention it needs. Did investigators reconstruct the vehicle’s movement? Did they check for possible medical events, distractions, or signs of evasive action? If the scene was quickly cleared, critical details may have been missed entirely.
2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
When a car leaves its lane and hits a fixed object, it’s fair to ask whether the driver lost control—or whether the car did. Issues with steering, brakes, or even electronic stability systems can cause a vehicle to veer unexpectedly. These kinds of problems don’t always leave obvious signs, and they’re often overlooked unless someone insists on a full inspection.
3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
The Ford Mustang likely stored valuable data—braking, speed, steering input—in the moments leading up to the crash. GPS and phone activity could also help clarify what was happening inside the vehicle. If that information hasn’t been reviewed, then the clearest part of the story may still be untouched.
When a crash raises more questions than answers, it’s not enough to assume. A real investigation looks past the obvious and digs beneath the surface to ensure nothing important goes overlooked. Did that happen here?
Key Takeaways:
- Single-car crashes often get rushed investigations unless someone asks more.
- Vehicle malfunctions can cause sudden lane departures and need to be ruled out.
- Crash and phone data can provide crucial insight—if it’s collected in time.