Basic Facts

Crash date: August 14, 2026

Crash location: 400 block of West South Street in Lindale, TX

People involved:

  • Jazzlyn Werner, 22
  • Unidentified Ford passenger, 13
  • Unidentified Toyota driver, 77

Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash? Unknown

Did authorities recommend criminal charges? Unknown

Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash? Unknown

Accident Report

Lindale, TX — August 4, 2026, Jazzlyn Werner was injured in a car accident at about 7:15 p.m. in the 400 block of West South Street.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a westbound 2025 Ford Mustang collided with a 1994 Toyota Camry that was going south on Mount Sylvan Street/F.M. 849. The Mustang had its autonomous driving system engaged.

Ford driver Jazzlyn Werner, 22, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report, while a 13-year-old boy riding with her was not hurt.

The Toyota driver, a 77-year-old woman, was listed as possibly injured, the report states.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Smith County crash at this time.

How Did This Accident Occur?

It’s not clear at this point if one of these drivers ignored a traffic signal, or if one of these vehicles had an issue with its brakes or steering mechanism. A thorough investigation should get to the bottom of what caused this crash.

Investigators likely will scrutinize vehicle data, physical evidence, witness statements and available video footage to reconstruct this accident, while cell phone records could show what each driver was doing at the time.

If authorities suspect a mechanical problem contributed to this crash, a qualified expert should examine these vehicles before they are repaired or scrapped. The inspection should include a review of the Mustang’s autonomous driving system to ensure it was operating properly.

This investigation should provide those affected by this crash with a clear picture of what happened on West South Street.

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