San Antonio, TX — September 21, 2025, Kayla Harrison was injured in a car accident at about 9:30 p.m. in the 17200 block of San Pedro Avenue.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu and a 2022 Toyota Corolla collided while changing lanes near Donella Drive.

Toyota driver Kayla Harrison, 21, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.

The Chevrolet driver was not hurt, the report states.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When serious accidents happen on familiar roads, it’s easy to assume that the full story gets uncovered quickly. But anyone who’s worked closely with crash victims knows that surface-level answers often hide deeper truths. It takes asking the right questions to truly understand what happened, and why.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? When two cars collide during a lane change, the key question becomes: who moved where, and when? That’s not something you can figure out just by glancing at dented metal. Was the scene laser-mapped? Were skid marks, impact angles and driver statements carefully compared to reconstruct what really took place? Some officers are trained for this kind of analysis. Others simply aren’t. Without a comprehensive reconstruction, it’s hard to say if anyone got it right.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? Just because two vehicles changed lanes doesn’t mean both drivers had full control. If either car had a faulty lane-keeping assist, a sensor failure or an issue with steering calibration, that changes the picture entirely. Mechanical inspections matter, especially in late-model vehicles where software and hardware work together. It's a step that often gets skipped unless someone insists on it.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Modern cars hold more than just people; they carry data. The 2022 Toyota, in particular, likely recorded speed, braking, steering input and lane departure alerts. Phones and GPS history might also show distraction or driver intention. If investigators haven’t pulled that data, key pieces of the puzzle are still missing. That kind of oversight can lead to conclusions that don’t hold up under real scrutiny.

Crashes like this one rarely happen without a chain of small failures: some human, some mechanical, some investigational. Unless those links are fully examined, we’re left guessing at the truth. That’s not good enough when someone’s life is forever changed.

Key Takeaways:

• It’s unclear if officers did more than a basic review of the crash scene.
• Mechanical failures or software issues may have influenced the lane change.
• Electronic data from both cars could clarify what each driver was doing.