Bandera County, TX — April 10, 2025, Andrew Uzdavines was killed following a car accident that occurred at around 2:00 P.M. on State Highway 16.

An investigation is underway into a car accident that left one person dead during the afternoon hours of April 10th . According to official reports, a Toyota Tacoma operated by Andrew Uzdavines was pulling out of a private drive and turning onto State Highway 16 and collided with a southbound Dodge pickup truck.

When first responders arrived on the scene, they found that Uzdavines had sustained fatal injuries and he was pronounced deceased. At this time there has been no further information released about the accident, including the events leading up to it, however this remains an ongoing investigation and more details may be released in the future.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When I read about a crash like the one reported on April 10th along State Highway 16, involving a Toyota Tacoma pulling out of a private drive and colliding with a southbound Dodge pickup, the questions that immediately come to mind aren’t just about what happened—they’re about how thoroughly that story will be told. In cases like this, where one person lost their life and details are still limited, three questions become critical to understanding the full picture: Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? And has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?

The first step in any meaningful crash investigation is to examine how well authorities reconstructed the events. When a vehicle is entering a highway from a private drive, as in this case, there are several variables that need to be considered—sight distance, road design, visibility conditions, and vehicle speed among them. A thorough investigation should include a full scene analysis, skid mark measurements, vehicle positioning, and interviews with any potential witnesses. But it’s important to acknowledge that not all investigations are equally detailed. Depending on the jurisdiction, the time available to investigators, and the training they've received, some crash scenes may be wrapped up quickly without all the necessary information being gathered. In situations like that, families are often left with more questions than answers unless an independent reconstruction is conducted.

The second question—whether a vehicle defect played a role—is one that too often goes unasked. While it may seem that the collision resulted solely from one vehicle entering another’s path, mechanical failure cannot be ruled out without a proper examination. Was the Tacoma's throttle functioning properly? Were the brakes responsive? Did the steering operate as expected? It’s not enough to assume human error; vehicle defects have played a part in crashes where everything initially pointed to driver behavior. Unfortunately, unless the vehicle is preserved and inspected by someone qualified to detect these issues, those questions are never answered. All too often, vehicles are quickly released or scrapped, erasing any opportunity to uncover a defect that could have changed the outcome.

Finally, the role of electronic data in clarifying what happened cannot be overstated. The electronic control modules in both vehicles may contain data showing vehicle speed, throttle position, brake application, and steering input—information that can paint a much clearer picture of what occurred in the final seconds before the crash. Beyond the vehicles themselves, cell phone data, GPS information, or even footage from traffic or surveillance cameras near the scene could provide valuable context. Yet, this kind of evidence is frequently lost if not secured immediately. In cases where data collection is delayed, the story of what happened becomes harder—sometimes impossible—to tell accurately.

When someone loses their life in a crash, the least we can do as a community is ensure the investigation gives their loved ones a full accounting of the facts. That begins with asking the right questions. Was the crash scene properly investigated? Has the possibility of a mechanical issue been explored? And has every piece of electronic data been gathered and reviewed? Until we can answer all three, we can’t say the investigation is complete—or that those left behind have the clarity they deserve.