Johnson County, TX — March 17, 2025, a bicyclist was injured due to a car accident at approximately 10:15 p.m. along Wilshire Boulevard.

According to authorities, a 43-year-old man was traveling on a bicycle on Wilshire Boulevard in the vicinity of the Lakewood Drive intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, the bicyclist was struck by a GMC Sierra pickup truck that had been traveling southwest on Wilshire. The bicyclist reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a person on a bicycle is struck by a pickup truck at night, it’s easy for the report to stop at the simple fact of impact. But to really understand why it happened, the investigation has to dig much deeper.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
A meaningful investigation should go beyond noting where the bicycle and truck collided. Did officers document whether the GMC braked or swerved? Was the driver distracted or impaired? Did they map the scene to understand vehicle path and timing? Bicycle collisions often require specialized crash reconstruction, but not every department has the training or resources to handle them thoroughly. Without that level of analysis, the true sequence of events may remain unclear.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
Mechanical or electronic failures in the truck could have played a role. If the brakes didn’t respond properly, or if the headlights weren’t illuminating the road correctly, the driver may not have had the ability to avoid the cyclist. Modern pickups may also have pedestrian- and cyclist-detection systems—if those failed, that matters. Without a detailed inspection, these possible defects go unaddressed.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
The GMC likely holds crash-related data such as speed, braking, steering input, and whether safety systems engaged. That information can confirm whether the driver attempted to react in the moments before impact. Nearby surveillance cameras or dashcams from other vehicles could also provide valuable context. If this evidence isn’t secured quickly, the best chance to build a clear timeline could already be lost.

Bicycle crashes often leave the rider with the greatest injuries and the fewest answers. Only by asking the right questions—and preserving both physical and digital evidence—can investigators uncover the full story.

Key Takeaways:

• A proper reconstruction should establish the driver’s actions before and during impact.
• Vehicle defects like brake, headlight, or safety system failures could have contributed.
• Onboard crash data and nearby cameras may hold the clearest account of what really happened.