Fort Bend County, TX — July 27, 2024, two people were injured in a single-vehicle car accident shortly before 9:30 p.m. along U.S. Alternate 90.
According to authorities, two men ages 30 and 31 were traveling in a southbound Volkswagen Jetta on State Highway 36 at the U.S. Alt 90 intersection when the accident took place.
The cause of the accident remains unclear. The state highway apparently ends at this T-shaped intersection. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, the Jetta failed to turn either left or right at the intersection. Rather, it continued straight, colliding with a concrete wall.
Both men reportedly suffered serious injuries over the course of the accident. They were each transported to local medical facilities by EMS in order to receive necessary treatment. Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identities of the victims—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When a vehicle continues straight through a T-intersection and hits a concrete barrier, the assumption is often that the driver simply wasn’t paying attention. But in my experience, crashes like this usually involve more than meets the eye. Especially when serious injuries are involved, it’s critical to look beyond assumptions and ask the three key questions that can help determine the real cause of the wreck.
The first question is whether authorities conducted a thorough investigation of the scene. When a vehicle fails to navigate a T-intersection, investigators should be asking whether the intersection was properly marked. Were the warning signs for the dead end visible and adequately illuminated? Were any reflective devices, rumble strips, or other indicators in place to alert drivers of the sudden stop? Visibility, lighting, and roadway design can all contribute to a crash like this, particularly at night. If those elements weren’t documented properly, a key piece of the puzzle could be missing.
Second, has anyone considered the possibility that a vehicle defect played a role? A sudden brake failure or malfunction in the power steering system could prevent a driver from turning or stopping in time. If the Jetta’s brakes didn’t respond—or the steering locked up—continuing straight through a T-intersection becomes less a matter of decision and more a matter of physics. But these kinds of mechanical failures often go unnoticed unless someone performs a forensic inspection of the vehicle before it’s scrapped or repaired.
Third, has all available electronic data been preserved? The Jetta likely contains an event data recorder that could reveal the vehicle’s speed, braking input, steering angles, and throttle use just before the crash. That information could be critical in showing whether the driver attempted to turn or slow down—or if the car simply didn’t respond. Cell phone records and GPS data could also shed light on driver behavior or route history in the moments leading up to the crash.
At the end of the day, answering these questions could be essential to understanding what really happened and why. A thorough examination of all three of these issues—including the quality of police investigations, possible vehicle defects, and electronic data—is the least that can be done to ensure that those affected by the crash receive the clarity they deserve.
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