Cesar Mejia Baez Killed in Accident at Crosby Freeway in Harris County, TX

Harris County Sheriff's Office authorities have information on a crash that killed one person involved at Crosby Freeway in Harris County, TX on November 30th, 2024. Officials say the incident happend around 10:19 p.m. According to investigators, an Infiniti M35 headed eastbound is alleged to have left its lane of travel for unconfirmed reasons. Officials say the vehicle hit a curb and overturned in a grassy area, leaving 31-year-old driver, Cesar Mejia Baez, seriously injured. Reports say Baez was taken to an area hospital with injuries he died from shortly after arrival.

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: Infiniti M35*

*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.