Henderson County, TX — August 8, 2024, Larry Herrera was injured due to a car accident at approximately 10:30 a.m. along Farm to Market 2329.
According to authorities, 47-year-old Larry Herrera was traveling as a passenger in an eastbound Lincoln sedan on F.M. 2329 at the R.M. 3054 intersection when the accident took place.
Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a westbound Ford F-150 pickup truck attempted a left turn onto R.M. 3054 at an apparently unsafe time, failing to yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic. A collision consequently occurred between the front-end of the Lincoln and the right side of the pickup truck.
Herrera reportedly sustained serious injuries as a result of the wreck. Two minors ages 14 and 11 who had also been in the Lincoln may have been hurt, as well. All three were transported to local medical facilities by EMS in order to receive necessary treatment. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Crashes that happen during broad daylight on familiar rural roads often look avoidable in hindsight. But when someone gets seriously hurt—especially in a situation involving a failed left turn—it’s not enough to stop at who had the right of way. The deeper questions are what really happened, and whether anything besides a decision made it worse.
Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
When a driver turns left across an oncoming lane and causes a collision, investigators should take the time to understand how the vehicles approached and whether there was a real opportunity to avoid the crash. Was the scene properly measured? Were speeds estimated, or any witness statements taken? Sometimes, even in injury crashes, investigations wrap up too quickly without reviewing timing or vehicle positions. That’s a missed opportunity when injuries are involved and children may also be affected.
Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
The Ford F-150’s turn across traffic may seem like a simple misjudgment—but if the truck’s steering, brakes, or electronic controls malfunctioned, that could explain why the driver entered the intersection at the wrong time. Larger vehicles are also more susceptible to tire and suspension issues that can affect handling. If no inspection followed the crash, those possibilities would go completely unchecked.
Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Both vehicles likely recorded pre-crash data. That includes whether the Lincoln attempted to brake, how fast each vehicle was moving, and whether the F-150 made a sudden or gradual turn. These details matter—especially if they can show whether the crash was truly unavoidable from the Lincoln’s perspective. Video from dashcams or nearby properties might also support or contradict assumptions in the initial report. Without this data, the picture stays incomplete.
When someone is seriously hurt because another vehicle turned at the wrong time, the question isn’t just what was supposed to happen. It’s what actually did—and whether anyone has taken the time to find out.
Key Takeaways
- Left-turn crashes need full investigation into timing, speeds, and vehicle paths.
- A mechanical failure in the turning vehicle could explain a poorly timed maneuver.
- Vehicle data and video evidence are critical for understanding what each driver did before impact.
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