Damon Greenleaf Jr Killed in Accident at State Hwy 249 in Harris County, TX

Officials are investigating a crash that killed a driver State Hwy 249 in Harris County, TX on October 20th, 2024. Police are saying the incident happend around 3:48 a.m. According to investigators, a Chevrolet Impala headed southbound on Hwy 249 is alleged to have left its lane of travel for unconfirmed reasons before entering into northbound lanes. From there, authorities say the vehicle struck a nearby pole, the impact leaving 36-year-old driver, Damon Greenleaf Jr, fatally injured. Authorities did not have additional inforamtion 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: Chevrolet Impala *

*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.