Wise County, TX — August 21, 2025, Preston Bartley was injured as the result of a car accident at around 3:43 p.m. along FM 730.
According to initial details about the accident, it happened at the intersection of FM 730 and County Road 4676 south of Boyd.
Investigators said that 34-year-old Preston Bartley was in a Ford Focus going southbound along FM 730. It appears an oncoming Kia failed to yield making a left turn, and the two vehicles collided as a result.
Due to the crash, Preston Bartley was serious injured. The other driver reportedly had no injuries. At this time, additional details about the accident are unavailable.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
As open-and-shut as these details may seem, something stands out to me. I have to wonder if authorities noticed it too. Simply put, the fact only one person here was hurt—seriously so—deserves attention. While not exactly common, it could be a sign of a serious vehicle defect.
For example, I handled a case not long ago where authorities overlooked a seatbelt defect. The driver in that crash suffered injuries far more serious than the severity of the crash would typically result in. While police didn’t pay any mind to that, our independent inspections discovered the defect, explaining why the victim was seriously injured.
Maybe that isn’t what happened here, but it should be a point of concern if authorities don’t at least consider vehicle inspections. Even if there was nothing wrong with the victim’s vehicle, that oversight can be a sign that other important factors are being overlooked, as well.
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