Bexar County, TX — November 21, 2025, Cindy Wiatrek lost her life in a pedestrian versus car accident shortly before 6:00 a.m. along State Highway 123.

According to authorities, 67-year-old Cindy Wiatrek was on foot in the general vicinity of the State Highway 123 and Old Seguin Road intersection when the accident took place. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, Wiatrek was struck by a motor vehicle, causing her to sustain fatal injuries. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Early morning collisions involving pedestrians often raise more questions than answers, especially when visibility and timing are factors. But no matter the hour, a fatal crash demands more than just assumptions about where someone was walking or why. The real focus should be on whether every possible factor is being explored to understand how the impact occurred—and whether the investigation is digging deep enough to uncover the full truth.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?

In any fatal pedestrian incident, especially one without witnesses or clear video, the physical scene becomes the primary source of information. Was the driver’s speed documented and confirmed? Did investigators determine the exact point of impact and chart out how far the vehicle traveled before or after the collision? At 6 a.m., low light conditions might complicate things, but that makes thorough scene work even more critical. Without properly establishing timing, distance, and vehicle behavior, the foundation for understanding what happened remains incomplete.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?

Even if it appears the driver simply didn’t see the pedestrian, a mechanical failure could have played a role. Were the vehicle’s headlights fully operational and properly aimed? Did the brakes engage as expected, or was there a delay in response? Modern vehicles are equipped with pedestrian detection systems and collision alerts—did they activate, or did they fail to respond? Only a full mechanical and system inspection can answer whether the driver had the tools they should have had to avoid the crash.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?

The vehicle involved likely recorded key information in the moments leading up to the crash. Was there any sudden braking? Did the driver attempt to steer or slow down? Event data recorders can capture this, and nearby surveillance cameras, if present, could fill in more of the timeline. Without this kind of digital evidence, it’s easy for a fatal crash to be shaped by assumptions instead of facts.

When someone is killed on foot and there are few details to go on, the answers don’t come from guesswork. They come from demanding a full investigation—one that pulls every thread and treats each piece of evidence as essential to the full story.

Takeaways:

• Fatal pedestrian crashes require detailed scene analysis, especially in low-light conditions.
• The vehicle involved should be inspected for headlight function, brake response, and system failures.
• Onboard data and nearby camera footage are vital for understanding driver behavior and vehicle performance.