Carbondale, TX — February 19, 2025, Keely Bryant and Wyvon May were killed in a car accident shortly before 10:45 a.m. along U.S. Highway 67.
According to authorities, 25-year-old Keely Bryant and a five-year-old girl were traveling in an eastbound Chevrolet Tahoe on U.S. 67 in the vicinity of the Anderson Creek bridge when the accident took place.
The cause of the accident remains unclear. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, the Tahoe failed to appropriately control its speed. It was subsequently involved in a collision with a westbound Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck occupied by 76-year-old Wyvon May. Reports state that the Silverado caught on fire due to the crash.
May and Bryant each reportedly sustained fatal injuries over the course of the accident. The child in the Tahoe was apparently unhurt. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When I see reports like this, my main concern is whether the loved ones of Keely Bryant and Wyvon May—and those affected by the crash—will get the answers they need about what happened. A head-on collision where one vehicle failed to control its speed raises immediate concerns, but experience has shown me that these incidents often involve more than just driver actions. That’s why it’s critical to examine three key questions when looking into any serious accident.
The first question is whether authorities have conducted a thorough investigation. Law enforcement will likely document the scene, but key details can sometimes be overlooked. Were there any road conditions—such as construction zones, poor pavement, or weather-related hazards—that may have contributed? Were all relevant traffic signs visible and in good condition? Were there any other vehicles on the road whose actions may have played a role in the accident? Ensuring these questions are fully addressed is crucial to understanding what really happened.
The second question to consider is whether anyone has looked into the possibility of a vehicle defect. If the Chevrolet Tahoe experienced a mechanical failure—such as brake issues, steering malfunctions, or tire problems—that caused it to lose control, that could be a key factor in the crash. Additionally, reports indicate that the Chevrolet Silverado caught fire after impact. A post-collision fire raises serious concerns about fuel system integrity and crashworthiness. Unfortunately, these potential defects are rarely investigated unless someone specifically requests an examination. A forensic analysis of both vehicles could help determine whether mechanical issues or safety failures contributed to the accident.
Finally, it’s important to determine whether all relevant electronic data has been collected. The Tahoe and the Silverado may have stored critical information in their engine control modules, including speed, braking, and steering inputs before impact. Additionally, surveillance footage from nearby businesses or dashcams from other vehicles may provide visual confirmation of how the collision occurred. Even cellphone data could be relevant if distraction or another external factor played a role. Securing this evidence quickly is essential to preserving a full and accurate understanding of the accident.
At the end of the day, answering these questions could be essential to understanding what really happened and why. A thorough examination of all three of these issues—including the quality of police investigations, possible vehicle defects, and electronic data—is the least that can be done to ensure that those affected by the crash receive the clarity they deserve.
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