San Antonio, TX — September 12, 2024, One person was injured following a car accident that occurred at around 11:36 P.M. on Callaghan Road.

According to reports, a bicyclist wa in the area of Callaghan Road and Greensboro Drive when they were struck by a vehicle which then fled the scene, however there are few details on how the crash occurred at this time.

When first responders arrived they transported the 19-year-old cyclist to the hospital with serious injuries, and their identity has not been released. This remains an ongoing investigation.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a bicyclist is struck and the driver flees, it’s not just a matter of failing to stop—it’s a failure to take responsibility for a chain of events that may have started long before impact. Without clear details, the most pressing need is for a thorough investigation that goes beyond just finding who fled.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
Even with limited initial information, investigators should be reconstructing the scene with as much precision as possible. Where was the cyclist in the roadway? Was there any debris or evidence of braking? Were there witnesses, or surveillance cameras nearby that might have captured the vehicle’s approach? In bicycle crashes, especially hit-and-runs, even small pieces of physical evidence can help clarify what happened.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect contributed to the crash?
In many hit-and-run incidents, the fleeing driver may have panicked due to mechanical failure or poor vehicle condition. Faulty headlights, failing brakes, or even non-functioning collision sensors could contribute to a crash—particularly if visibility or driver awareness was compromised. If the vehicle is located, a full mechanical inspection should be a top priority to determine whether the equipment played a role.

3. Has all the electronic and video data relating to the crash been collected?
Traffic and business surveillance systems are often the best tools in hit-and-run cases. Investigators should be pulling footage from every possible angle to identify the vehicle and track its path. Once located, the vehicle’s onboard data—if available—could show speed, braking effort, or any system alerts at the time of the crash. These facts help bridge the gap between what happened and why.

Crashes involving cyclists are often overlooked until it’s too late. That’s why every unanswered question here needs to be treated like it matters—because for one rider, it already did.

Takeaways:

• Bicycle crashes require full reconstruction, even when early details are limited.
• Vehicle defects may have contributed to both the crash and the driver’s flight.
• Surveillance footage and onboard data can help fill in critical gaps.