Gonzales, TX — July 10, 2024, Mikayla Vinklarek was injured as the result of an 18-wheeler accident at around 11:45 a.m. along Highway 304.
Initial details about the accident say that it happened in the area of Highway 304 and Highway 97 north of town.
Investigators said that 18-year-old Mikayla Vinklarek was in a Nissan Kicks going northbound on Highway 304. In a series of events not clear, Vinklarek’s vehicle crashed into the back of an 18-wheeler. Due to the crash, Vinklarek had serious injuries.
Right now, additional details surrounding the accident are unconfirmed.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
A lot of people will see a rear-end collision and immediately write it off as the rear driver doing something wrong. However, there is no automatic process for assigning blame. The full context matters, and it’s important investigators consider all possibilities. Unfortunately, even authorities can sometimes jump to conclusions without looking at all the facts. That’s especially true with younger drivers.
That’s why it can sometimes be helpful for families to consider how satisfied they are with the answers they got from the authorities. Do they feel all of their concerns were addressed, or do they feel they may be missing a piece of the puzzle? The answer could help them decide if they want a second set of eyes to look things over.
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