Bexar County, TX — July 30, 2025, a man was injured in a motorcycle accident at approximately 1:45 a.m. along Interstate Highway 35.

According to authorities, a 23-year-old man was traveling on a northbound Kawasaki motorcycle on I-35 in the vicinity north of the I-410 junction when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the motorcycle was involved in a single-vehicle collision in which it apparently struck some work zone materials. 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

Late-night motorcycle crashes often leave more unknowns than clear answers, especially when construction areas are involved. When a rider ends up seriously injured, it’s important to question whether investigators looked past surface-level explanations.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
A single-vehicle motorcycle crash at 1:45 a.m. deserves careful analysis. Did investigators reconstruct the motorcycle’s approach path, speed, and lean angle? Was there evidence of braking or evasive movement before striking the work zone materials? Too often, these cases are filed away as rider error without asking whether the scene was mapped in enough detail to reveal the full sequence of events.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
Motorcycles are extremely sensitive to even minor defects. A sudden brake lockup, tire issue, or suspension failure could cause a rider to lose balance almost instantly. With a Kawasaki, electronic systems like ABS or traction control also play a role in stability—if one of those failed, it could explain why the motorcycle didn’t respond as expected. A thorough inspection of the bike is critical to rule out hidden causes.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Motorcycles typically carry less onboard data than cars, but newer models sometimes log speed, braking, and throttle use. Even if the bike itself doesn’t have that capacity, the rider’s phone or GPS device may show location, velocity, and movement patterns. Highway cameras in a construction zone may also provide valuable footage. Without reviewing those sources, the investigation risks leaving major gaps in understanding.

Motorcycle crashes in the middle of the night are easy to dismiss as unavoidable, but when a rider is seriously injured, the truth often depends on asking harder questions about the investigation, the bike, and the electronic evidence left behind.

Key Takeaways:

• Single-vehicle motorcycle crashes need detailed reconstruction, not quick assumptions.
• Mechanical or electronic issues like ABS or suspension failures can cause sudden loss of control.
• Phones, GPS data, and cameras may provide the best record of what really happened.