Joshua Williams Killed in Accident at I-20 in Merkel, TX

Authorities have information on a crash that killed a driver at I-20 in Merkel, TX, on October 28th, 2024. Officials say the incident happened around 7:10 a.m. According to investigators, an Infiniti QX80 traveling southeast is alleged to have left the roadway for unclear reasons before colliding with a guardrail. The impact is said to have overturned the vehicle, ejecting the driver. The driver, identified as 44-year-old Joshua Williams, was fatally injured. A 43-year-old passenger, who was not publicly identified, had minor injuries, reports say. 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: Infiniti QX80 *

*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.