Jared Quintero Killed in Accident at I-45 in Conroe, TX

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investing a crash that killed a driver at I-45 in Conroe, TX on November 22nd, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 12:10 p.m. According to investigators, a Buick Enclave headed northbound is alleged to left its lane of travel for unclear reasons, leaving the road and colliding with a culvert. Authorities say the driver, identified as 43-year-old Jared Quintero, was fatally injured. Additional information was not 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: Buick Enclave *

*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.