Porter, TX — March 23, 2025, a bicyclist was injured in a car accident at about 10:50 p.m. on Ford Road near East Oak Drive.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a westbound 2011 Chevrolet Silverado hit a bicyclist.

The bicyclist, a 60-year-old woman whose name has not been made public yet, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.

The Chevrolet driver and his passenger were not hurt, the report states.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Montgomery County crash.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

After any serious bicycle accident, people often find themselves trying to make sense of what happened. There's a natural instinct to assign blame quickly, but doing so without knowing the full story can lead to missed lessons, and missed accountability. The reality is that what we learn in the aftermath of a crash depends entirely on how deep the investigation goes.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? That’s a key question anytime a vehicle strikes a cyclist late at night. A thorough investigation would go far beyond just documenting the scene or taking statements. Ideally, officers would reconstruct the path of both the vehicle and the bicycle, determine the vehicle's speed and look into whether the driver had any distractions or impairments. Unfortunately, that level of detail isn’t always reached. Some departments lack the specialized training or resources to conduct such an in-depth review, especially if the incident is initially classified as an “accident” rather than a potential criminal matter.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? People rarely think about whether something might have gone wrong with the vehicle itself, but it can’t be ruled out without a mechanical inspection. If the truck’s brakes failed, if the steering malfunctioned or if the lighting system didn’t work properly, those could all have contributed. Without a full mechanical review, there’s a real risk of blaming human error when the real issue lies under the hood.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Vehicles today are rolling data centers. The Silverado might have stored information on braking, acceleration and steering input at the time of the crash. If the driver had a phone in use, that could shed light on whether distraction played a role. In an area with traffic cameras or nearby surveillance, those records could fill in important blanks. When that data is left unchecked, it’s a missed opportunity to get to the truth.

What we ask after a crash matters just as much as what happened during it. Surface-level conclusions often miss deeper causes that could prevent future harm. That’s why it’s worth pushing for answers that go beyond the obvious.

3 Takeaways:

• Serious crash investigations should include detailed reconstructions and not just basic scene reports.
• Mechanical failures in vehicles must be ruled out with actual inspections, not assumptions.
• Electronic records from the vehicle or driver could clarify exactly what happened and why.