Houston, TX — August 20, 2024, Jesus Velasquez Lopez was killed and Tarez Andrews was injured following a car accident that happened around 9:10 a.m. Greens Road.

According to initial details about the accident, it happened in the area of Greens Road and Hardy Road.

Jesus Velasquez Lopez, Tarez Andrews Car Accident Houston, TX

Investigators said that 40-year-old Jesus Velasquez Lopez was in a Honda Civic going eastbound along Greens Road. While doing so, the Honda and a westbound Dodge Challenger collided head-on. As a result, Velasquez Lopez was killed. The Dodge driver, Tarez Andrews, had possibly minor injuries.

Right now, the exact cause of the accident remains unconfirmed.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When it comes to investigations into a deadly car accident, there are some steps that are helpful for folks to consider. Simply put, I’ve handled deadly car accident cases for over 30 years. The amount of times authorities missed something important or made a mistake is staggering. They don’t always have the tools or experience to consider more complex possible factors. Was there a vehicle defect? Did road design issues contribute to the crash? Was someone unlawfully over-served by an alcohol provider? Did airbags and seatbelts function properly?

Likely or not, a proper accident reconstruction should be able to confirm or rule out all kinds of possible factors through clear evidence. Otherwise, folks may not be certain they’re getting the full story. That’s why victims and families who feel they’re getting clear, sensible answers can likely feel confident authorities did a good job. But if they are left with doubts and unanswered questions, it could be because authorities never gave the crash the attention it needed.

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