Van Zandt County, TX — April 14, 2024, Nathan Stone was injured as the result of a motorcycle accident at around 5:35 p.m. along County Road 4409.
Authorities say the crash occurred outside of Ben Wheeler at the intersection of County Road 4409 and County Road 4410.
According to officials, 35-year-old Nathan Stone was on a Yamaha motorcycle traveling eastbound on County Road 4409. At C.R. 4410, the motorcycle may have experienced brake failure. The motorcycle continued off the side of the road where it hit a fence and fell over. As a result, Stone sustained serious injuries. No one else was hurt.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Right now, there are no other available details about the crash. Were authorities able to look into the possible brake failure? Frankly, that’s not something that’s typically within the scope of their investigations. Just about every case I’ve encountered involving mechanical issues required independent accident reconstructionists with special tools and training. Short of that, evidence could slip through the cracks. That’s not just bad for victims and families affected by an accident. That’s also bad if the failure was the result of a defect that could be affecting other vehicles and putting others at risk. Were authorities able to get details here in the hands of investigators who knew what to look for?
