Van Alstyne, TX — November 12, 2025, Garrett Wong and another person were killed due to a motorcycle versus car accident at about 3:00 p.m. along F.M. 121.
According to authorities, Garrett Wong was traveling on an eastbound motorcycle on Van Alstyne Parkway (Farm to Market 121) at the Jim Jones Road intersection when the accident took place.
Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a southbound sedan allegedly entered the intersection at an apparently unsafe time, failing to yield the right-of-way at a stop sign. A collision consequently occurred between the sedan and the motorcycle.
Both Wong and the woman who had been behind the wheel of the sedan reportedly sustained fatal injuries over the course of the accident. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Crashes that take two lives at once demand more than routine answers. When a motorcycle and a sedan collide in an intersection, it’s not just about who entered the road—it’s about whether everything that led up to that moment has been fully understood.
1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
When a driver fails to yield at a stop sign, the immediate conclusion often stops at human error. But did investigators take the time to reconstruct vehicle speeds, timing, and sightlines at the intersection? Was the scene documented thoroughly, including evidence of braking or evasive maneuvers from either party? Without laser-mapped data and physical evidence review, the story behind the collision risks being based on assumption rather than fact.
2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
If the sedan failed to yield, the obvious question is why. Mechanical issues—like delayed acceleration, brake problems, or sensor malfunctions—can easily interfere with a driver’s ability to make safe turns. Similarly, if the motorcycle experienced throttle irregularities or brake fade, those issues would be just as critical to identify. Without mechanical inspections, both vehicles’ roles in the crash remain only partially understood.
3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Both the sedan and the motorcycle may have logged critical data in the seconds before impact—speed, throttle response, braking attempts, and steering angle. In addition, GPS and phone records might help establish travel paths and confirm or refute distraction. Any nearby traffic cameras or security footage could be essential in reconstructing who entered the intersection first, and whether there was time to avoid the crash. If none of that evidence is collected, key facts may never come to light.
When a collision results in dual fatalities, the only acceptable path forward is a complete and impartial investigation. Anything less leaves open questions that matter—not just for accountability, but for understanding what went wrong.
Takeaways:
- Fatal intersection crashes require in-depth reconstructions of timing, speed, and visibility.
- Mechanical issues in either vehicle must be ruled out through inspection.
- Digital data and local surveillance footage may reveal key pre-impact details.
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