Willie Broussard Jr Killed in Accident at US Hwy 90 in Houston, TX

Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a driver at US Hwy 90 in Houston, TX on November 4th, 2024. Officials say the incident happend around 6:27 p.m. According to investigators, a Cadillac SRX headed southeast is said to have left the roadway, for unconfirmed reasons, before collision with a light pole. Officials say its operator, identified as 58-year-old Willie Broussard Jr, was fatally injured. Authorities did not have additional information 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: Cadillac SRX *

*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.