Kendall County, TX — May 26, 2025, one person was injured in a single-car accident just after midnight on westbound Interstate 10.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2024 Nissan Altima veered off the road near exit 537 and crashed into a culvert headwall.

The driver, a 34-year-old woman, was seriously injured in the crash near Boerne, according to the report. Her name has not been made public yet.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

After serious car accidents, it’s natural to wonder how something so sudden and damaging could happen. But behind every crash is a story, and that story often depends on whether the right questions were asked early on.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? When a crash happens just after midnight on a quiet stretch of highway, it's easy to assume the cause was simple, maybe driver error or fatigue. But assuming isn't investigating. In cases like this, where a car left the road and hit a fixed object, real analysis matters. Did investigators map the scene in detail? Was the vehicle’s path reconstructed to understand how and why it veered off course? Or did they simply take a few photos and move on? In rural areas, especially overnight, the depth of an investigation can depend entirely on which officers respond, and that variability can leave major questions unanswered.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? A late-model car suddenly leaving the roadway should always raise the question: did something go wrong mechanically? Modern cars rely on sensors and complex systems that can fail in unexpected ways. Steering issues, brake problems or even a malfunctioning lane-keeping system could play a role. Without a full mechanical inspection, it’s impossible to rule those things out. And in single-vehicle crashes like this, it’s especially important to test for problems that may not be visible at the scene.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? This 2024 model likely came equipped with systems that log key vehicle activity: speed, braking, steering input and more. Paired with traffic camera footage or mobile phone records, this data can paint a much clearer picture of what really happened in those final moments. But collecting it takes intention. Has that step been taken here? Without it, a big piece of the story remains hidden.

We ask these questions because the surface never tells the full story. Accidents that seem simple at first glance often reveal deeper truths when someone takes the time to look.

Key Takeaways:

• Even in single-car crashes, it's important to confirm whether a full investigation was done.
• Mechanical failures can cause cars to leave the road. These should never be ruled out too quickly.
• Modern vehicles hold valuable crash data that can clarify what happened.