San Antonio, TX — August 28, 2025, David Ortiz was injured in a single-car accident at about 9:30 p.m. on State Highway Spur 371/General Hudnell Drive.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2018 BMW 330 was heading south when it crashed into a light pole near Quintana Road.

Driver David Ortiz, 34, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

After serious crashes, it's natural to wonder whether everything that could be known about what happened truly has been uncovered. A single-vehicle collision might seem straightforward, but that doesn't mean the situation is simple, or that all the right questions have been asked.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? In any crash where someone is seriously hurt, a surface-level review isn’t enough. It matters whether investigators mapped out the crash site, looked closely at tire marks or examined what was happening with the driver moments before the impact. A late-night collision on a highway might point to any number of factors, but without a full reconstruction, it's impossible to say whether those factors were thoroughly explored. Some departments do have advanced crash teams, but others may only log basic details and move on.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? A car hitting a fixed object raises obvious questions about why the vehicle left its lane in the first place. Mechanical issues, especially in models with complex electronics like a BMW, can be subtle but significant. Something as simple as a sensor failure or brake issue can turn a manageable situation into a serious one. But unless someone takes the time to inspect the vehicle itself, those answers are easy to miss.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Modern vehicles often store key data before a crash: speed, braking, steering inputs. That kind of information can help determine whether the driver tried to avoid the crash or whether something went wrong before they had a chance. GPS records, phone usage and even nearby traffic cameras might also fill in blanks. But this data doesn’t collect itself; it has to be retrieved and analyzed by someone who knows what to look for.

When someone gets hurt, the worst mistake is assuming the cause is obvious just because the crash involved only one car. It’s often the cases that seem the most straightforward where crucial evidence goes uncollected.

Key Takeaways:

• Serious single-vehicle crashes need more than a quick scene check.
• Mechanical failures aren’t always visible without inspection.
• Onboard data can reveal things that witnesses and reports can’t.