Dallas County, TX — June 28, 2024, Prem Baddam and another person were injured in a car accident at approximately 3:15 p.m. along Interstate Highway 635.
According to authorities, two people—25-year-old Prem Baddam and a 21-year-old woman—were traveling in an eastbound Kia Forte on the Lyndon B Johnson Freeway service road at the Midway Road intersection when the accident took place. The intersection is controlled by a traffic signal. Officials state that, for as yet unknown reasons, a southbound Chevrolet Equinox occupied by a 35-year-old man entered the intersection at an apparently unsafe time, failing to heed the red light indicated by the traffic signal. A T-bone collision consequently occurred between the front-end of the Forte and the right side of the Equinox.
Baddam reportedly sustained serious injuries due to the wreck. The man from the Equinox suffered minor injuries, as well, according to reports. They were each transported to local medical facilities by EMS in order to receive necessary treatment. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Crashes at signalized intersections can be some of the most preventable—if the light is obeyed. But when a vehicle enters against a red and causes a serious injury, the critical question is whether investigators went far enough to determine how and why it happened.
1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
A T-bone collision in broad daylight at a controlled intersection should trigger a full reconstruction. Were traffic signal patterns reviewed to determine timing? Did officers measure skid marks or vehicle positions to verify whether either driver had time to react? When multiple injuries are involved, particularly with a claim of red-light running, investigators need to back that up with scene data and witness statements—not just assumptions based on damage placement.
2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
Failing to stop at a red light is usually blamed on distraction, but sometimes a mechanical failure is behind it. Could the Equinox have suffered from delayed braking, a malfunctioning sensor, or an electronic issue that prevented a timely stop? And what about the Forte—did its safety systems function as expected during impact? If neither vehicle was inspected after the crash, it’s impossible to rule those things out with certainty.
3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Both vehicles likely contain crash data modules capable of recording speed, braking input, and throttle use in the moments before the collision. That kind of information can verify whether the Equinox was slowing, accelerating, or simply coasting through the light. Nearby traffic cameras may also provide direct footage of the crash itself or the signal’s status. If that data wasn’t secured quickly, it may no longer be recoverable.
When someone is seriously hurt in a crash where a traffic light should have provided order, it’s not enough to say someone “ran a red.” A complete investigation is what turns a claim into a verified fact.
Takeaways:
- Intersection crashes involving traffic signals demand confirmation of signal timing and driver response.
- Mechanical issues may contribute to failures to stop and must be ruled out through inspection.
- Vehicle data and camera footage are key to verifying whether the signal was obeyed or ignored.
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