Fort Bend County, TX — December 15, 2025, Joel Carrillo was injured as the result of a car accident at around 11:07 p.m. along Highway 99.

Initial details about the accident say that the crash happened west of Houston off the Grand Parkway and Westpark Tollway intersection.

According to officials, 45-year-old Joel Carrillo was in a Ford F-150 going southwest. The vehicle somehow left its lane, and it crashed. Joel Carrillo sustained serious injuries, authorities say. There did not appear to be any others involved in the crash.

At this time, additional details about the crash are unavailable.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

With any single-vehicle accident, it’s important to know that the victim’s side of the story will be told fairly. Unfortunately, police departments don’t always prioritize these sorts of wrecks. They might slip through the cracks if officers don’t have the time or resources to do a proper accident reconstruction. Ultimately, it’s important to let the facts speak for themselves. Either authorities can show they’re working to do that, or the crash may need to be put in the hands of more experienced independent investigators.

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