El Paso, TX — August 5, 2025, a man was killed due to a motorcycle versus car accident at approximately 3:00 a.m. along State Highway 20.

According to authorities, a man was traveling on an eastbound Honda motorcycle on S.H. 20 at the Delta Drive intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the motorcycle was involved in a collision with a westbound Volkswagen Passat. The motorcyclist reportedly sustained fatal injuries over the course of the accident. Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a motorcyclist is killed in a collision with a passenger car, it’s easy to stop at the fact that two vehicles met in an intersection. But the real questions are about how they got there, what each driver did, and whether the vehicles themselves functioned as they should have.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
At 3:00 a.m., visibility and reaction time can be critical factors, but that doesn’t mean assumptions should take the place of evidence. Did investigators reconstruct the path of both the motorcycle and the Volkswagen Passat? Did they determine whether the rider braked, swerved, or had no time to react? Careful crash mapping is the only way to answer those questions. Without it, the cause risks being reduced to little more than guesswork.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
Mechanical problems can’t be overlooked in a case like this. On the Honda, issues such as brake imbalance, steering failure, or a sudden tire blowout could have contributed to the rider’s inability to avoid the Passat. On the car’s side, defective headlights, brake systems, or steering problems could also have been factors. Modern cars often carry safety systems designed to help avoid collisions, and if those didn’t engage, that failure matters. Both vehicles should be closely inspected to rule out defects.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
The Volkswagen Passat likely has an event data recorder that could provide details about speed, braking, and steering input. That information would help clarify whether the driver attempted evasive action before the impact. The motorcycle may log less, but GPS or phone data could still provide insight into the rider’s behavior. Nearby surveillance or traffic cameras could also prove vital. Without gathering those sources, investigators are left with an incomplete account.

Motorcycle crashes with cars often get oversimplified, but the reality is they involve multiple moving parts—human, mechanical, and electronic. Without asking the deeper questions, the real causes risk being lost.

Key Takeaways:

• Intersection crashes between motorcycles and cars require full reconstruction of both drivers’ actions.
• Mechanical or safety system failures in either vehicle must be considered.
• Vehicle data, phones, and cameras can provide the clearest evidence of what really happened.