Denton, TX — May 28, 2025, Gregory Ankeney was killed in a car accident at about 7:55 a.m. on the frontage road for northbound Interstate 35.
A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2023 Buick Enclave crashed into a concrete barrier near Lindsey Street. It subsequently was hit by a 2012 Toyota RAV4 and a 2015 Honda Accord.
Buick driver Gregory Ankeney, 80, died from injuries suffered in the crash, according to the report.
His passenger, a 79-year-old woman, and the other two drivers were not hurt, the report states.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Denton County crash at this time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When crashes unfold without a clear explanation, they leave more than just physical wreckage. They leave questions, especially when multiple vehicles are involved and only one person is tragically lost. It’s natural to wonder whether all the right steps were taken to understand what really happened.
Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? With several vehicles and a fatal outcome, a crash like this demands a deep dive, not just a surface-level review of skid marks and impact points. It’s important to know whether crash investigators conducted a full reconstruction, possibly using laser mapping tools or simulations to determine how each vehicle moved and when. Even more critical is understanding the behavior of the first vehicle before the crash. Did investigators review nearby surveillance or interview witnesses about the driver’s condition or conduct in the moments leading up to impact? It’s not uncommon for field investigations to vary in quality depending on the training and time available to officers, which can leave crucial questions unanswered.
Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? When a single vehicle hits a fixed object before getting struck by others, mechanical failure can’t be ruled out. The possibility of a steering malfunction, sudden brake failure or even a system glitch in a newer vehicle like a 2023 model warrants a thorough mechanical inspection. Without that, there’s no way to know whether the driver lost control because of something he did, or because something in the car didn’t work as it should. Unfortunately, those kinds of checks often get overlooked unless someone pushes for them.
Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Today’s vehicles carry an incredible amount of information, if it’s retrieved. Black box data from the Buick could show whether the brakes were applied, how fast the vehicle was going and even whether the driver made a steering input before impact. GPS and phone data might also help clarify whether the driver was lost, distracted or showing signs of confusion. Traffic cameras near a major road like I-35 may have captured the events as they unfolded, but only if someone made the effort to secure that footage quickly.
When a crash takes a life but leaves others unharmed, the silence afterward can be deafening. The only way to make sense of what happened is to keep asking questions that dig deeper than the surface. Answers don’t come automatically. They come when someone insists on finding them.
Key Takeaways:
- Not all crash investigations go deep enough to explain how or why things happened.
- A possible mechanical failure in a newer vehicle deserves closer attention.
- Electronic data and camera footage can provide missing details, but only if someone looks.
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