Lavaca County, TX — July 25, 2025, Greg Dartez and a 16-year-old boy were killed in a car accident at about 6:15 a.m. on Alternate U.S. Route 90.
A preliminary accident report indicates that a westbound 2023 GMC Yukon XL collided with an eastbound 2019 Ford F-250 near County Road 136. The Ford overturned after the crash.
Ford driver Greg Dartez, 55, and the 16-year-old boy driving the GMC died from injuries suffered in the crash, according to the report.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Lavaca County crash at this time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When serious collisions claim lives, there’s a natural instinct to search for answers that go beyond the immediate facts. It’s not about laying blame; it’s about making sure every possible factor gets the scrutiny it deserves. In the rush to move on, the most critical parts of a crash investigation can get overlooked. That’s when it becomes especially important to ask the right questions.
Did investigators take a thorough approach to the crash scene? When two vehicles collide head-on, especially at highway speeds, the physical evidence left behind can be complex. It’s not enough to document the wreckage and move on. Investigators need to map the crash scene precisely, trace vehicle paths before impact, and examine driver behavior in the moments leading up to the collision. Without confirmation that steps like these were taken, there’s always a risk that crucial factors are being missed. Some crash units are equipped for this level of work; others may not be.
Has anyone looked into a possible mechanical failure? When a crash involves relatively new vehicles, it’s tempting to assume everything under the hood was working properly. But that’s not always a safe assumption. Something as subtle as a steering malfunction or a brake failure could shift the entire understanding of what happened. Unless both vehicles are inspected thoroughly by independent experts, there’s no way to rule out whether a mechanical defect played a role.
Was all available digital data retrieved and reviewed? Modern vehicles, especially recent models like the ones involved here, often hold answers in their onboard systems. Speed, braking force and steering input are often recorded, and that data can clarify actions that would otherwise be left to speculation. Phones, GPS records and nearby traffic or security cameras might also hold clues about what each driver was doing in the moments before the crash. It’s worth asking whether anyone has pulled that data, or if it’s already been lost.
When lives are lost, it’s not enough to rely on surface-level explanations. Digging deeper isn’t about reopening wounds. It’s about learning what really happened.
Takeaways:
- Serious crashes deserve more than just a surface investigation.
- Mechanical failures can happen even in newer vehicles and need to be ruled out.
- Digital data from vehicles and devices can answer questions that the wreckage can’t.
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