Bexar County, TX — August 30, 2024, a man man was injured due to a bicycle versus hit-and-run car accident just after 10:30 p.m. along Historic Old Highway 90.

According to authorities, a man was on a bicycle attempting to cross Historic Old Hwy 90 in the vicinity west of the San Joaquin Avenue intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, the bicycle was struck by an eastbound vehicle of unknown make or model. The vehicle allegedly fled the scene, the person(s) inside failing to stop and render aid of any sort to the victim.

The man reportedly sustained serious injuries due to the accident; he was transported to a local medical facility by EMS in order to receive necessary treatment. Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim—are not available at this point in time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a bicyclist gets hit and the driver leaves the scene, it’s tempting to focus only on the criminal act of fleeing. But behind every hit-and-run is a crash that might have been preventable—and a long list of unanswered questions that deserve more than a passing glance.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
Hit-and-run cases often hinge on limited physical evidence, so the initial response is critical. Were there any surveillance cameras nearby, or traffic systems that might have caught the vehicle? Did investigators recover debris from the scene that could point to the make and model of the car? Skid marks, impact angles, and bicycle damage can all offer clues about speed and direction—but only if someone took the time to document them correctly.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
Even in a hit-and-run, it’s valid to ask if something about the vehicle contributed to the collision. Did the driver swerve unexpectedly because of a tire issue or steering failure? Was the vehicle’s lighting malfunctioning? In some cases, especially when pedestrians or cyclists are involved, vehicles equipped with collision avoidance systems may fail to alert the driver in time—or at all. Without identifying the vehicle, these questions may seem hypothetical, but that doesn’t mean they’re irrelevant.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
If the cyclist had a phone, fitness tracker, or other connected device, that data might provide important context—like travel speed, direction, or a timeline of events. In addition, any nearby connected infrastructure, such as traffic sensors or smart cameras, may have logged the incident. These digital breadcrumbs can sometimes offer the only solid lead when the vehicle itself remains unidentified.

When someone gets seriously hurt and the driver responsible disappears into the night, the harm doesn’t stop with the collision. It continues if no one takes the steps to uncover exactly how it happened—and what could have been done to stop it.

Takeaways:

• Thorough scene work, including video review and debris recovery, is critical in hit-and-run cases.
• Potential vehicle defects or sensor failures may help explain erratic driving—even in a crime.
• Digital data from the bicycle or connected devices could fill in gaps left by an absent driver.