Tarrant County, TX — July 15, 2024, James Brown was injured following a car accident shortly before 1:00 p.m. along Crowley Road.
According to authorities, 59-year-old James Brown was traveling in a northeast bound Nissan Rogue on Crowley Road at the Risinger Road intersection when the accident took place.
Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a southwest bound Ford Bronco attempted a left turn from Crowley onto Risinger at an apparently unsafe time, failing to yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic. A T-bone collision consequently occurred between the right side of the Bronco and the front-end of the Nissan.
Brown reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident; he was transported to a local medical facility by EMS in order to receive necessary treatment. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When a driver attempts a left turn across oncoming traffic and causes a serious crash, it’s easy to assume the situation is straightforward. But when someone is seriously hurt, as James Brown was in this case, that assumption needs to be backed by a full investigation—not guesswork.
Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
Left-turn crashes, especially at busy intersections like Crowley and Risinger, depend entirely on timing. Investigators should have reviewed how far away the Nissan was when the Bronco began its turn, and whether the Nissan had any real opportunity to avoid the impact. That kind of analysis requires more than a diagram—it calls for measuring distances, estimating speeds, and mapping vehicle trajectories. If none of that was done, or if the scene was cleared quickly, vital context may have been lost.
Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
A poorly timed turn may appear to be driver error, but there’s always a chance the Bronco experienced a mechanical or sensor failure. Issues with power steering, brake response, or even a malfunctioning turn signal can all affect how and when a driver makes their move. The Nissan, too, should be examined—especially to confirm whether its braking system or forward-collision warning features worked as expected. Without thorough inspections, critical contributors could go unnoticed.
Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Both the Nissan Rogue and Ford Bronco are equipped with event data recorders that store useful crash metrics: speed, throttle, braking, and steering input in the seconds before impact. That data could confirm how quickly the Nissan was traveling, whether either driver tried to avoid the crash, and whether all systems responded properly. Traffic cameras or nearby surveillance footage may also offer a clearer view of the turn. If none of that information was retrieved, the picture may still be incomplete.
When a crash results in serious injuries, there’s no room for assumptions. The only way to get real answers is by asking every question that might reveal what really happened.
Takeaways:
- Left-turn intersection crashes should be analyzed with full attention to timing and visibility.
- Steering, braking, or signal failures could affect driver decisions and must be ruled out.
- Electronic vehicle data and local traffic cameras can confirm actions and crash dynamics.
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