Victoria, TX — February 2, 2026, Lon West was injured as the result of a car accident at around 11:41 a.m. along Zac Lentz Parkway.

Authorities said in preliminary statements that the accident happened along westbound lanes of the highway off the corner of Navarro Street.

According to officials, 61-year-old Lon West was in a Ford Fusion going along Zac Lentz Parkway. A Jeep Gladiator reportedly failed to control speed, resulting in a three-vehicle crash. Lon West reportedly was seriously injured in the crash.

No other injuries were reported. Additional details about the crash are unavailable.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

A lot of people think car accidents are simple just because they’re common. If that were true, I wouldn’t get calls every day from people involved in crashes like this one. The reality is they can all involve their own unique challenges, and police investigations alone aren’t always enough to get victims and families the answers and the resolution they deserve. It’s important to follow up with investigators to find out what they’re looking into and what they might be missing. That way, families will know if they need to bring in independent investigators to fill in the blanks.

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