Atascosa County, TX — December 23, 2025, Rodney Bellieu and one other were injured following a car accident at around 10:32 a.m. along FM 536.

Officials say that the crash happened north of Leming, between US 281 and I-37.

According to officials, 69-year-old Rodney Bellieu was in a westbound Tesla. A Toyota Camry was also going westbound when it reportedly failed to control speed. The vehicles collided as a result. Due to the crash, both Rodney Bellieu and the Toyota driver reportedly were seriously injured.

At this time, additional details about the crash remain unconfirmed.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

As open-and-shut as these preliminary details seem, it’s important to ensure that all possible contributing factors have been considered. Everything from road conditions to alcohol to vehicle defects to lighting and signage. Even analyzing the performance of crash avoidance technology or vehicle integrity can reveal factors that a typical police investigation might overlook.

Doing this can help ensure that victims and families see a proper resolution and get whatever help they can following a serious car accident. If it’s just taken for granted that authorities will take care of everything on their own, important details are bound to slip through the cracks.

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