Bexar County, TX — March 5, 2025, a man was injured due to a single-vehicle motorcycle accident at approximately 4:30 a.m. along Bandera Road.

According to authorities, a 38-year-old man as traveling on an eastbound Harley-Davidson motorcycle at the Bandera Road and Eckhert Road intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, the motorcycle was involved in a single-vehicle collision in which it apparently overturned. The man reportedly suffered 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 goes down without another vehicle involved, it’s easy to assume the cause was a simple mistake. But assumptions don’t explain injuries—or prevent the next crash. To get there, we need to ask the questions that often get skipped.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
An early morning single-vehicle motorcycle crash calls for more than a passing glance. Did investigators analyze skid marks, lean angle, or possible evasive maneuvers? Did they assess whether the rider had to respond to a sudden obstruction or loss of control? These aren’t easy details to capture, and not every crash team is trained—or equipped—to document them correctly. Without that level of work, the true cause often gets lost in speculation.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
Motorcycles demand a high level of mechanical reliability. A sudden issue—like front fork failure, a locked brake, or tire blowout—can instantly throw a rider. These problems may not be obvious after the bike is uprighted and towed, which is why a full inspection is necessary before any conclusions are drawn. If the Harley had any part failure, it’s critical that someone identifies it before the evidence is gone.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
While motorcycles don’t always record as much as passenger vehicles, many modern bikes include event logs, and some riders use aftermarket GPS or telemetry systems. If available, these could show speed, lean angle, or braking inputs leading up to the crash. And if nearby cameras or traffic systems were operating, they might provide visual confirmation of what happened—whether the bike simply lost traction or was reacting to something unseen.

When the facts are thin, the investigation has to be anything but. Serious injuries deserve serious questions, and the answers can’t always be found in what’s immediately visible.

3 Key Takeaways:

• Even solo motorcycle crashes require scene reconstruction and analysis of rider response.
• Mechanical failures like brake lockups or tire issues may cause crashes that appear to be rider error.
• Data from modern bikes or nearby cameras can provide key insight into crash conditions and rider input.