Montgomery County, TX — April 12, 2024, Justin Pickett was killed as the result of a car accident at around 9:45 p.m. on Walden Road.
Authorities said in preliminary statements that the accident happened in the area of Walden Road and Palm Beach Boulevard, east of Montgomery along Lake Conroe.

Investigators said that 22-year-old Justin Lee Pickett was in a Pontiac Firebird going northbound along Walden. For reasons unconfirmed, the vehicle crossed paths with a southbound Chevy Tahoe, and the vehicles collided. As a result, Pickett was killed. No other injuries were reported.
Right now, the cause of the crash is unconfirmed.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
People may be quick to jump to conclusions, which often happens after crossover accidents. Folks just assume someone must have been speeding or on their phone. That’s possible, of course, but what about tire blowouts? What about medical emergencies? What if there was a vehicle defect authorities didn’t have the tools to investigate? What if there are issues with this road which local residents have voiced concerns about in the past?
These are all things that can contribute to accidents. Even in situations where someone does make a mistake, there could be extenuating circumstances that require more thorough examination from professional investigators. Maybe authorities here have been able to clear up any doubts for those affected by the crash, but if not, then perhaps their efforts alone won’t be enough to get answers here.