Collin County, TX — April 12, 2025, Emily Price and one other were killed and James Price and Laci Price were injured following a car accident at 11:44 a.m. along F.M. 455.
Investigators said that the incident happened east of town near the intersection of Farm-to-Market 455 and Sheffield Drive.
According to officials, Emily Price, James Price, and Laci Price were in a Ford Explorer going westbound along F.M. 455. A GMC Sierra was traveling eastbound. The GMC reportedly failed to stay in its lane, and it crashed into the Prices’ vehicle.
Due to the collision, Emily Price was killed. Both James Price and Laci Price had reportedly serious injuries. The GMC driver also was killed due to the crash. Right now, the cause of the crash remains unclear.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
With crashes this serious, it’s important to prioritize getting answers for the victims and families involved. One of the most common concerns people call me about how to know their accident is being handled properly. In my experience, rather than just waiting around hoping authorities are being thorough in their investigations, it’s best to be proactive and ask key questions early on.
For example, a question I always consider is whether the crash scene was investigated with the depth and care it deserved. When multiple people are seriously hurt or killed, authorities should be documenting every detail—vehicle positions, damage patterns, roadway conditions, and visibility concerns. But not every department has the time, staff, or equipment to do that thoroughly. If a department doesn’t see a crash as a high priority, they may divert necessary resources from the investigations, resulting in shoddy or incomplete reports.
It’s also essential to consider whether a vehicle defect might have contributed to the crash. Issues like brake failure, steering malfunctions, or other vehicle defects can cause a driver to lose control unexpectedly. Additionally, if safety systems in either vehicle—such as airbags or seatbelts—didn’t function properly, that could result in serious or fatal injuries that otherwise could have been prevented. These possible factors often require prompt inspection and state-of-the-art tools to catch, which is why authorities often overlook them entirely.
Finally, has all electronic data surrounding the crash been secured? Modern vehicles often store useful crash information—speed, steering input, braking, and more—in their Engine Control Modules (ECMs). Additionally cell phone records can not only yield text and call logs but also GPS data. And it’s even possible there are nearby residences or businesses with security systems which may have caught the crash on video. This evidence can be time-sensitive, which is why it’s important to look into as soon as possible following a crash.
I’ve been handling fatal car accidents for over 30 years now. Generally speaking, if authorities can provide direct, satisfactory answers to these questions, it’s usually a sign they’re conducting thorough investigations. Otherwise, if their efforts come up short, it may be a sign that the crash needs a second set of eyes looking things over to ensure nothing important slips through the cracks. That’s why these questions can help families decide what next steps are best for them.
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