San Antonio, TX — July 18, 2025, a bicyclist was injured in a car accident at about 9 p.m. in the 1700 block of South W.W. White Road.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan was heading north when it hit a man on a bicycle near Seabreeze Drive.

The bicyclist, a 19-year-old man, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report. His name has not been made public yet.

A passenger in the van suffered minor injuries, but the driver and two other passengers were not hurt, the report states.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Bexar County crash at this time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When someone’s life changes in an instant, as often happens in serious crashes, it’s natural to look for clarity: to understand not just what happened, but why. That clarity doesn’t come from surface-level reports. It comes from asking tougher questions that dig deeper than the initial headlines allow.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? It’s not enough to simply note the location and the time of a bicycle collision. A real investigation would look closely at more than the final point of impact. Investigators should have reconstructed the van’s path, mapped out the scene in detail and gathered witness statements that might clarify lighting, driver behavior and possible distractions. In many cases, though, these steps are either rushed or skipped altogether, depending on the experience level of the officers on the scene. Without that deeper dive, critical pieces of the story may go unnoticed.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? With a serious injury involved, the van itself should have undergone a thorough mechanical inspection. Brake problems, steering issues or even malfunctioning headlights could all be relevant in a crash involving a cyclist at night. Even when there’s no visible sign of a defect, that doesn’t rule out hidden failures, especially in older vehicles or those with spotty maintenance histories. But unless someone specifically calls for that kind of examination, it often doesn’t happen.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Modern vehicles can hold valuable information about what happened seconds before impact. Speed, braking, throttle use: those details may help show whether the driver had time to react, or whether something interfered with that response. Phones and GPS history might also offer clues about distraction or route changes. In urban areas, traffic or surveillance cameras can fill in even more of the picture, if someone takes the time to look for them.

When a crash leaves someone fighting to recover, the questions we ask in the days after matter a great deal. It’s not about pointing fingers; it’s about getting to the truth. That truth doesn’t always sit on the surface. It has to be uncovered through careful, deliberate investigation.

Key Takeaways:

• Crash investigations vary in depth; not all examine the full context of what happened.
• Mechanical issues may be invisible but still play a role in serious collisions.
• Data from vehicles and surrounding tech can offer missing pieces, if someone retrieves it.