Polk County, TX — October 2, 2025, Michael Griffith and Brandon Lightfoot were killed and one was injured following a car accident at 3:18 a.m. on US 59.
Authorities said that the accident happened along North Home Street off the corner of FM 1987, north of Corrigan.
According to officials, a Jeep Cherokee was going southbound along the highway at the time. The vehicle was going through a construction area when it somehow crashed into a barrier, then overturned. Due to this, two passengers—identified as 35-year-old Michael Griffith and 28-year-old Brandon Lightfoot—reportedly were killed.
The driver of the vehicle was seriously injured. Right now, additional details about the crash are unavailable.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
There aren’t many confirmed details available right now, so I can only hope authorities have been thorough behind the scenes to get answers for the victims and families involved.
Single-vehicle accidents in particular can be challenging if those involved are killed or seriously injured and not able to give an immediate statement on what happened. On top of that, a construction area can make the scene more delicate for accident reconstructionists, so a hasty or surface-level investigation can easily miss important information.
If authorities are up to that challenge and dedicate the time and tools necessary for getting answers, that’s good. However, a lot of families end up relying on independent investigators when they feel they’re not getting the answers they deserve. The key is making sure that happens as soon as possible before any time-sensitive evidence slips through the cracks.
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