Grand Prairie, TX — December 14, 2024, Monique Ramos was killed as the result of a car accident at around 12:32 a.m. along Interstate 30.
According to initial details about the accident, it happened in the area of North Carrier Parkway and the President George Bush Turnpike.
Investigators said that 31-year-old Monique Ramos was in a Nissan Murano going westbound along the interstate. A Ford Explorer was also going westbound along I-30. Somehow, the vehicles collided, and Monique Ramos sustained injuries described as serious.
The other driver did not appear to have injuries. Right now, additional details about the accident remain unclear.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
One common misconception I encounter a lot is people think car accidents are simple just because they happen a lot. Surely, authorities have the tools and experience to handle them properly. Well, I handle accidents all the time where authorities leave victims or families involved in an accident with incomplete pictures and, sometimes, outright mistakes. It can be quite the stark realization when people ask a few key questions of the authorities after a serious accident.
The first question to ask is whether authorities truly conducted a thorough investigation. Investigating a crash requires more than just documenting the scene and filing a report. It takes experienced officers with the right tools and enough time to analyze all the potential contributing factors. Did investigators take the time to examine the roadway for hazards or environmental conditions, like poor lighting or signage, that may have influenced the accident? Were they equipped to properly reconstruct the events leading up to the crash? Too often, competing priorities or a lack of resources can lead to rushed or incomplete investigations that leave important details unexplored.
The second question is whether anyone has looked into the possibility of a vehicle defect. Mechanical issues, such as brake failures, steering malfunctions, or tire blowouts, could easily cause a driver to lose control. Even if these issues didn’t directly cause the accident, defects in safety systems—such as seatbelts or airbags—can significantly worsen the outcome of a crash. Without a prompt and detailed forensic inspection of the vehicle, key evidence of such defects may be lost or overlooked entirely.
Finally, the third question is whether all available electronic evidence has been collected and preserved. Vehicles today are equipped with Engine Control Modules (ECMs) that record crucial data about speed, braking, and steering inputs in the moments leading up to a crash. Cellphone activity, GPS data, and video footage from nearby traffic or surveillance cameras can also offer important insights. However, this type of evidence is time-sensitive and can be lost or overwritten if not secured quickly. Ensuring that this data is collected and analyzed is critical to piecing together the full story of what happened.
Sometimes, authorities provide satisfactory answers to these questions and help ensure that those involved in the crash know they’re getting the whole story. A lot of the time, though, folks may find authorities aren’t coming up with solid answers. That’s when it may be time to put the crash in the hands of independent professionals who can help ensure nothing important slips through the cracks.
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