Bexar County, TX — December 9, 2025, Christopher Velez was injured due to a single-car accident at approximately 2:45 a.m. along Ray Ellison Boulevard.

According to authorities, 44-year-old Christopher Velez was traveling in an eastbound Nissan Versa on Ray Ellison Boulevard in the vicinity west of the Old Pearsall Road intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the Versa was involved in a single-vehicle collision in which it apparently struck a tree.

Velez reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

A serious crash in the early morning hours, with no other vehicles involved, often fades from public focus almost as quickly as it happens. But when someone ends up seriously hurt, it’s not enough to simply mark the time and location. What matters is whether anyone took the steps to understand why the crash occurred—and whether something preventable was missed.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
Crashing into a tree without outside interference raises questions that can’t be answered just by glancing at the wreck. Did investigators reconstruct the scene? Did they analyze the car’s path, look for signs of sudden braking or steering, or evaluate whether the driver might have tried to avoid something? In single-vehicle crashes, those extra steps make the difference between informed conclusions and rough guesses. And depending on the responding agency’s training or priorities, that depth of work isn’t always guaranteed.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
If something failed inside the car—steering, brakes, or an electronic system—it could have made the vehicle uncontrollable in the final seconds. The only way to confirm that possibility is through a detailed inspection of the Nissan Versa, especially while the wreck is still intact. If that didn’t happen, and the vehicle was cleared or repaired, important clues may have already disappeared.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Most modern vehicles, including the Versa, have systems that log pre-crash behavior—speed, steering angle, braking force, and even safety warnings. That data could show whether the driver tried to regain control or if the vehicle failed to respond. Phone records and GPS activity could also add context. But electronic data is time-sensitive. If no one moved quickly to preserve it, it may already be lost.

A single-car crash may not make headlines for long, but the impact on the person involved can last a lifetime. That’s why it’s worth pushing for more than just basic answers—because sometimes the full truth takes real effort to uncover.

Key Takeaways:

• Scene reconstruction is essential in solo crashes involving fixed-object impacts.
• Vehicle malfunctions can play a role even when nothing seems obviously wrong.
• Onboard vehicle and phone data must be secured early to be useful.