Bexar County, TX — September 12, 2025, a man was injured due to a motorcycle accident at approximately 2:15 a.m. along McCullough Avenue.

According to authorities, a 27-year-old man was traveling on a northbound Kawasaki motorcycle on McCullough Avenue at the Olmos Drive intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the motorcycle failed to appropriately navigate the roundabout at the intersection. It was consequently involved in a single-vehicle collision in which it apparently struck a road sign. The man reportedly sustained serious 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 seriously hurt trying to navigate a roundabout in the middle of the night, the conversation often begins and ends with rider error. But that approach skips over critical questions that could explain why the rider couldn’t complete the turn in the first place.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
At 2:15 a.m., visibility is low, and reaction time becomes even more critical—especially when approaching a roundabout. Did investigators document the rider’s entry path, angle of approach, or any skid marks indicating a braking attempt? Were signs of unexpected debris or mechanical evasive action considered? Without a full reconstruction of the rider’s line and speed, it’s impossible to know whether this was a misjudgment or a forced reaction.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
If the Kawasaki didn’t respond the way it should have—whether due to front brake lock-up, throttle issues, or suspension failure—that could explain the crash. A malfunction at the wrong moment could make even an experienced rider lose control in a low-speed maneuver like entering a roundabout. Unless a qualified inspection is done on the motorcycle post-crash, potential mechanical causes may go undetected.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Some modern motorcycles, including certain Kawasaki models, may store basic operational data like speed, gear, and throttle position. That information could show whether the rider tried to decelerate or correct course before impact. In an urban area like this, traffic or business surveillance might also capture video that clarifies what really happened. Without tapping into that data, the full picture of the crash remains incomplete.

When a rider hits a sign at a roundabout and ends up seriously hurt, it’s easy to blame the maneuver. But the real focus should be on whether the rider had the chance—or the control—to make that turn safely.

Key Takeaways

• Roundabout crashes at night require investigation of entry angle, speed, and evasive maneuvers.
• Mechanical failures, even subtle ones, can undermine a rider’s ability to navigate safely.
• Vehicle data and area surveillance may hold the clearest explanation of what triggered the crash.