Lawrence Ealy Killed in Accident at Martin Luther King Blvd in Houston, TX

Authorities have information on a crash that killed a driver at Martin Luther King Blvd in Houston, TX on March 12th, 2024. Police are saying it happened around 10:25 p.m. According to reports, a Volkswagen Beetle was northbound prior to leaving the roadway, for unconfirmed reasons. Reports continue that the vehicle struck a curb before colliding with a pair of fences, the impact being severe enough the vehicle overturned as a result. The driver, identified as 54-year-old Lawrence Ealy, was fatally injured in the incident. 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: VW Beetle*

Air Bag Inflator

Recall #22V945000

Brake Pistons

Recall #18V369000

Sun Roof

Recall #14V658000

*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.