Dallas, TX — October 7, 2025, one person was injured in a motorcycle accident just after 3 a.m. in the 300 block of South Riverfront Boulevard.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2012 Harley-Davidson ELW motorcycle was heading east when it crashed after hitting a hole in the road.

The rider, a 28-year-old man whose name has not been made public yet, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report. The 30-year-old woman who was with him was listed as possibly injured.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Moments of crisis often raise more questions than answers, especially in the quiet hours when few are around to witness what really happened. In the aftermath of a serious motorcycle crash, the need for clear, thorough investigative work becomes even more important; not just to understand what went wrong, but to ensure no stone is left unturned.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? Crashes involving motorcycles require careful analysis, particularly in low-light conditions like early morning hours. It’s fair to ask whether investigators took steps beyond a surface-level review. Was the scene laser-mapped to understand the motorcycle’s final path? Did anyone investigate the rider’s behavior before the crash, such as speed, lane position or signs of evasive action? Officers’ training levels can vary widely, and if responders lacked specific crash reconstruction experience, crucial evidence might not have been documented correctly, or at all.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? When a bike goes down after striking something in the road, most people assume that’s the whole story. But it’s also worth asking if the motorcycle was functioning properly to begin with. Could there have been a brake failure, loose suspension components or steering issues that made recovery impossible? A mechanical inspection would be the only way to know for sure. Too often, vehicles are towed and released before anyone takes a close look under the skin.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Even older motorcycles like a 2012 model may contain basic onboard diagnostic systems. More importantly, GPS data from phones or navigation systems could show how fast the motorcycle was going or whether it made any sudden maneuvers. If either rider was using a phone, that too could offer insight into whether distraction played a role. And with the urban setting, nearby traffic cameras might provide objective footage of what occurred in those final moments.

Taking a hard look at how a crash was investigated doesn’t undo the damage, but it can be the key to real understanding. Too many times, assumptions replace answers. Digging deeper — into data, into mechanical systems, into the work done at the scene — often reveals just how much more there is to know.

Key Takeaways:

• Motorcycle crashes need careful scene reconstruction to spot causes beyond the obvious.
• Mechanical inspections can reveal issues that might’ve contributed to a rider losing control.
• Phones, GPS, and camera footage often hold valuable clues, and should never be overlooked.