Gregg County, TX — June 4, 2025, Johnny Wade was killed and William Wade, Nancy Trevino and one other person were injured in a car accident at about 10:15 p.m. on U.S. Route 180.
A preliminary accident report indicates that a westbound 2021 Ford F-150 crashed into a 1998 Ford F-150 that was pulling out of a private driveway west of Breckenridge.
The driver of the older pickup, 66-year-old Johnny Wade, died in the crash, according to the report, while passengers William Wade, 42, and a 37-year-old woman whose name has not been made public suffered serious injuries.
A passenger in the 2021 Ford, 32-year-old Nancy Trevino, also was seriously injured in the crash, the report states, while the driver suffered minor injuries.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Gregg County accident.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
After a serious wreck, the obvious details often take center stage: who was involved, what vehicles were used and how severe the injuries were. But the reality is that real understanding comes only when we look beneath the surface. That’s where the truth about responsibility and possible prevention often lies.
Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? Late-night crashes between turning vehicles and through traffic demand careful scene work, especially when a driveway entry is involved. It’s unclear whether investigators reconstructed the paths both pickups took in the moments before impact. Did they laser map the scene? Were witness statements cross-checked and analyzed alongside physical evidence? These kinds of efforts are what separate a routine report from a meaningful one. And as always, the skills and experience of the investigators on scene play a major role in whether the facts are fully revealed.
Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? Two trucks from very different eras were involved. The older pickup, dating back over two decades, raises immediate questions about mechanical condition. Were the brakes responsive? Did steering work properly? On the other hand, newer trucks like the 2021 model are packed with sensors and driver-assist technology. It’s important to find out if any of that failed or was inactive. A full mechanical inspection of both vehicles is essential, especially when the crash resulted in such serious harm.
Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? With one vehicle from 2021 in the mix, there’s a trove of digital clues waiting to be tapped. Speed data, braking moments and even the timing of impact can be drawn from onboard computers. If the newer truck’s driver made no attempt to slow down, that matters. Phone records could also show whether distraction played a role. Dashcams, GPS logs and even nearby traffic cameras might help clarify who saw what, and when.
When crashes like this happen, the answers don’t always lie where people first look. Digging deeper — into vehicle systems, crash data and the quality of the investigation itself — isn’t just good practice; it’s how justice takes root.
Takeaways:
- Serious crashes need more than just a written report. They need skilled, detailed reconstruction.
- Older and newer vehicles alike should be inspected for defects that might have played a part.
- Electronic data from vehicles and devices often holds key information about what really happened.
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