Bexar County, TX — August 14, 2025, Dalines Alvarado was injured due to a motorcycle accident just before 11:00 p.m. along State Loop 1604.

According to authorities, 23-year-old Dalines Alvarado was traveling on a southeast bound Yamaha motorcycle on the Loop 1604 frontage road near the Meadowland intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, a collision occurred between the front-end of the motorcycle and the back-right of a Hyundai Entourage van. Alvarado 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

Crashes involving motorcycles and larger vehicles often raise more questions than they answer, especially when the motorcyclist ends up seriously hurt. When the full story isn’t immediately clear, it’s not enough to go by assumptions. The real issue is whether investigators are digging deep enough to uncover how and why it happened.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?

In collisions involving two vehicles, especially at night, the quality of the investigation makes a big difference. Have authorities mapped out the scene and reconstructed each vehicle’s movements? Was there a review of possible lane changes, braking, or evasive maneuvers leading up to the impact? It matters whether the crash was analyzed moment by moment—or just described based on final positions. Without a comprehensive reconstruction, it’s hard to understand what each driver saw and did in those critical seconds.

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

When a motorcycle hits the rear corner of a van, people often assume rider error—but that’s not always fair. If the motorcycle’s front brake locked or the throttle stuck open, even a cautious rider could lose control quickly. And on the van’s side, a malfunctioning turn signal or taillight could prevent the motorcyclist from anticipating a move. Unless both vehicles are carefully inspected, those mechanical questions don’t get answered—they get overlooked.

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

Both vehicles likely contain data that could clarify what really happened. The Yamaha’s onboard systems may show throttle, braking, and lean angle just before the crash. The van might carry data about speed and braking as well. Phones, GPS units, and nearby cameras can also fill in the timeline—showing whether one vehicle slowed unexpectedly or if visibility played a role. Without this digital evidence, the investigation risks turning into guesswork.

When someone’s seriously injured, especially in a motorcycle crash, assumptions don’t help—answers do. Getting to the bottom of it means following the evidence wherever it leads, not stopping at the most convenient explanation.

Takeaways:

• Real investigations look at more than just where vehicles ended up.
• Mechanical problems in either vehicle could play a role and need to be ruled out.
• Digital data helps fill in what the human eye can’t always catch.