Bexar County, TX — November 17, 2025, one person was injured due to a motorcycle accident at approximately 7:45 p.m. along U.S. Highway 90.

According to authorities, four people were traveling on westbound motorcycles on U.S. 90 in the vicinity of Old U.S. Highway 90 when the accident took place. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a collision occurred between the front-end of one motorcycle and the rear-end of another. One of the two motorcyclists apparently also struck a guardrail; he reportedly sustained critical injuries, as a result, and was transported to a local medical facility by EMS in order to receive immediate treatment. 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 motorcyclists collide with one another in a group ride, it’s often dismissed as a rider’s mistake—but there’s more at stake when someone ends up critically injured. Group riding requires coordination, spacing, and equipment that all function exactly as expected. When something breaks down, the cause deserves careful scrutiny.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
In a multi-motorcycle crash, spacing and reaction time are key. Did investigators document how far apart the riders were, how fast they were traveling, and whether signals or brake lights were visible? Was there an unexpected slowdown in traffic or debris on the road that forced the lead rider to decelerate? Without reviewing the chain of events in detail, it’s hard to say whether this was simply a lapse in following distance or something more complex.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
A malfunction in either motorcycle—such as a stuck throttle, brake failure, or lighting issue—can throw off even the most disciplined group formation. Was the bike that rear-ended the other inspected for any defects that may have limited the rider’s control? Similarly, if the lead bike braked too suddenly or its brake light wasn’t functioning properly, that might explain the trailing rider’s inability to react in time. These are questions that should always be answered through mechanical inspection.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Motorcycles don’t always carry black box-style data recorders, but many riders use helmet cameras, dashcams, or mobile GPS trackers. Were any of those devices recovered or reviewed? Did traffic cameras capture the crash or conditions leading up to it? In the absence of reliable witness testimony, these digital sources can often provide the clearest picture of what happened and whether anything could have been done differently.

When a rider ends up with critical injuries in a crash involving peers, the goal isn’t just to explain the accident—it’s to find out whether it could have been prevented. That takes more than a quick report. It takes a real look at the full sequence of events.

Takeaways:

• Group motorcycle crashes require detailed review of spacing, signaling, and rider behavior.
• Mechanical inspections should determine whether either bike experienced a control or lighting failure.
• Digital evidence—from helmet cams to nearby traffic video—may be key in reconstructing what happened.