Barbara Roberts Injured in Accident at I-35E in Dallas, TX

Officials have information on a single vehicle crash that injured a driver at I-35E in Dallas, TX on September 21st, 2024. Officials believe the incident happened around 6:20 p.m. According to investigators, a Toyota Camry headed northbound I-35E is alleged to have left its far left lane of travel, for unconfirmed reasons, before striking a nearby barrier. From there, reports claim the vehicle crossed all lanes of traffic over the other side of the roadway, striking the barrier there. Police say the driver, identified as 58-year-old Barbara Roberts, was seriously injured. There were no other reported injuries and police did not have additional information available.

Could an auto defect have caused this accident?

Most people would be surprised to learn how often an automotive defect plays a role in an accident. Sometimes, the defect causes the accident, and sometimes, it merely makes the injuries worse. Below is a list of the known issues that federal regulators have drawn the public’s attention to.

Also, note that some issues are not specific to a make and model but are problems that generally affect the automotive industry and warrant investigation.

Most commonly reported issues: Toyota Camry*

Curtain Side Air Bags (CSA)

Recall #06V488000

Coolant Leak

Recall #20V064000

Braking Assist

Recall #21V890000

Pistons

Recall #18V200000

Electric Power Steering (EPS)

Recall #15V144000

*There is no way to know whether a vehicle defect contributed to a crash, injury, or death without an examination of the vehicle by a qualified expert. Potential vehicle issues cited here are based upon recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a part of the United States Department of Transportation.