Bexar County, TX — January 8, 2026, Izayah Wood was killed in a pedestrian versus car accident at approximately 12:30 a.m. along U.S. Highway 90.

According to authorities, 19-year-old Izayah Wood was on foot allegedly attempting to cross U.S. Highway 90 in the vicinity of Gunsmoke Drive when the accident took place. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, he was struck by a motor vehicle.

Wood, who had reportedly sustained fatal injuries due to the collision, was declared deceased at the scene. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When someone loses their life in a crash, it’s natural to wonder whether there’s more to the story than what early reports provide. Not every cause is immediately obvious, and when the person who might have had answers is no longer here to speak for themselves, it becomes even more important to examine the facts closely.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
Crashes involving pedestrians often get labeled quickly as unavoidable or caused by someone "darting out," but it's not always that simple. Did investigators reconstruct the vehicle's speed based on impact patterns or use surveillance footage to understand movement through the intersection? Was the lighting condition at the time fully documented, and was the driver’s line of sight assessed for potential obstructions or distractions? These are basic but critical steps that can clarify who had the ability—and the obligation—to avoid the collision.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
Even in incidents where a person on foot is struck, it's important not to overlook the possibility of a contributing mechanical failure. Were the vehicle’s brakes operating properly? Did the headlights work as expected? A sudden mechanical problem could affect a driver’s ability to stop or steer away in time, especially on high-speed roads. Without inspecting the vehicle thoroughly, those questions go unanswered.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Modern vehicles carry black box systems that record speed, braking, throttle use, and steering angle before impact. That kind of information could clarify whether the driver had any opportunity to react or whether they were traveling too fast to do so. Investigators should also seek out nearby traffic camera footage or any GPS or mobile phone data that might reveal distraction or erratic driving. These digital breadcrumbs often provide the most objective view of what really happened.

When someone is killed in a crash, the responsibility to ask hard questions doesn’t end with the first report. Whether or not those questions change the outcome, asking them is how we make sure every angle has been considered and that nothing important gets missed.

Key Takeaways:

• Investigators should determine whether the driver had enough time and visibility to avoid the collision.
• A vehicle inspection may reveal issues like malfunctioning lights or brakes that contributed to the crash.
• Electronic data can clarify whether the driver was speeding, distracted, or failed to react.