Hidalgo County, TX — November 16, 2025, a motorcyclist was injured due to a car accident at approximately 10:30 p.m. along Business Highway 83.

According to authorities, a 35-year-old man was traveling on a westbound motorcycle on Business Highway 83 at the 11th Street intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, an eastbound Volkswagen Jetta attempted a left turn onto 11th at an apparently unsafe time, failing to yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic. A collision consequently occurred between the front of the motorcycle and the front-end of the Jetta.

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 motorcycle collides with a turning vehicle, the common narrative is that the rider "came out of nowhere." But that phrase often covers for more pressing questions—ones that deserve answers when a rider is left seriously injured. The heart of the matter isn’t just who turned—it’s whether the investigation will reveal how and why the crash really happened.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?

Left-turn collisions are among the most common types involving motorcycles, but that doesn't make them simple. Did investigators assess the timing of the Jetta’s turn against the motorcycle’s speed and position? Was there a detailed reconstruction of each vehicle’s movement, or was the assumption of fault based only on the final positions? At night, judging the distance and speed of a motorcycle is notoriously difficult—but whether the driver had a realistic chance to see and yield is a fact that only a full analysis can confirm.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?

With both vehicles suffering front-end damage, it's important to ask whether either one failed to perform as expected. Did the motorcycle’s brakes engage properly? Was the Jetta’s turn signal working—or possibly giving a false indication? Even a minor fault in either vehicle could change the entire sequence of events. These kinds of issues don’t always leave clear signs at the scene. Unless someone inspects both vehicles, critical failures can be missed.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?

Event data from the Jetta could show whether the driver accelerated into the turn, braked suddenly, or hesitated. Similarly, if the motorcycle had GPS tracking or ride data—either built-in or through a synced device—it might show the rider’s speed and movement before the crash. Together, these records can help clarify whether this was a reckless maneuver or a miscalculation. But that clarity only comes if someone acts quickly to preserve the data.

Crashes like this often get boiled down to a missed yield, but the reality is rarely that clean-cut. When serious injuries are involved, the investigation needs to go further—because the details matter.

• Left-turn crashes with motorcycles require timing and distance analysis—not assumptions.
• Brake or indicator failures on either vehicle should be ruled out through inspection.
• Digital records from the bike and car can clarify actions and reactions before impact.