Marvin Paz Killed in Car Accident in Arlington, TX

Update (February 25, 2026): Authorities have identified the man killed in this accident as Marvin Paz, 39.

Arlington, TX — February 1, 2026, one person was killed in a single-car accident at about 11:45 p.m. on State Highway 360.

Authorities said a 2010 Toyota Corolla was heading south near Interstate 30/Tom Landry Freeway when it lost control and struck the median.

The driver, a 39-year-old man, died at a local hospital on February 4 from injuries suffered in the crash, according to authorities. His name has not been made public yet.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Tarrant County crash at this time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Serious crashes have a way of stopping people in their tracks. In the quiet that follows, there are always questions about what really happened and whether every possible answer has been explored.

When looking at a single-vehicle crash like this, three questions matter.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? In many cases, an initial response focuses on clearing the scene and documenting the basics. But a proper crash investigation should go further. That can include laser mapping the scene, carefully measuring tire marks, examining the vehicle’s path and reconstructing how control was lost. It also means looking closely at what the driver was doing in the moments leading up to the impact. Was there sudden steering input? Braking? Acceleration?

Not every responding officer has advanced training in crash reconstruction. Some departments have specialists, while others rely on general patrol officers who may not have the tools or experience to dig into complex vehicle dynamics. The difference can matter. Without a detailed reconstruction, key facts can remain unclear.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? When a car suddenly loses control, it’s important to ask whether something mechanical failed. Brake systems, steering components, suspension parts or even electronic stability controls can malfunction. Sometimes these failures leave obvious signs. Other times, they don’t.

A thorough mechanical inspection should include preserving the vehicle, checking for recalls and examining critical systems for defects. In a single-car event, there’s often an assumption that driver error is the cause. But assumptions are not evidence. Mechanical issues can play a role, and they deserve careful review.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Modern vehicles store valuable data. Many cars record speed, throttle position, braking and other inputs in the seconds before a collision. That information can confirm whether the driver attempted to correct the vehicle or slow it down.

Beyond the car itself, there may be phone data, GPS history or nearby traffic camera footage. This kind of digital evidence can help build a clear timeline. The problem is that some of this data can be lost if it’s not secured quickly. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Crashes don’t just happen out of nowhere. They follow a sequence of events, and those events can usually be traced if the right steps are taken. Asking deeper questions isn’t about pointing fingers. It’s about making sure the full story is understood, especially when the answers aren’t obvious at first glance.

Key Takeaways:

• A basic police report is not the same as a full crash reconstruction.
• Mechanical problems should be ruled out before assuming driver error.
• Electronic data can provide clear answers, but only if it’s preserved in time.