San Antonio, TX — February 9, 2025, Nahomi Gonzalez was injured in a car accident at about 9:55 p.m. on San Pedro Avenue.

A preliminary accident report indicates that three vehicles crashed south of Oblate Drive. An eastbound 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander collided with a southbound 2002 Acura RSX and a northbound 2020 Toyota C-HR.

A passenger in the Acura, 23-year-old Nahomi Gonzalez, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.

Both people in the Mitsubishi suffered minor injuries, as did a passenger in the Toyota, the report states. The driver of the Acura and another passenger in the Toyota were listed as suffering possible injuries.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Bexar County crash.

Commentary

When folks read about a multi-vehicle collision like this one on San Pedro Avenue, a common reaction is: How did three cars end up crashing from different directions? That’s a reasonable question. It’s also one that points directly to what needs to be investigated to get to the truth.

Right now, we know that an eastbound Mitsubishi Outlander collided with a southbound Acura RSX and a northbound Toyota C-HR. But that raises more questions than it answers. Was the Mitsubishi traveling at an unsafe speed? Did someone run a red light? Was one of the vehicles attempting a left turn across oncoming traffic? The layout of the intersection and the sequencing of the signals matter here, and without that context, it’s hard to tell who initiated the chain of events.

To understand what really happened, investigators will need to gather and review specific types of evidence. Traffic camera footage and local business surveillance could shed light on how each vehicle entered the intersection. Cell phone records might reveal whether any driver was distracted. Eyewitness accounts are helpful, but they're not always reliable without corroboration. If the vehicles involved had onboard data recorders (some newer models do), that could confirm speeds, braking, and steering input in the moments leading up to the crash.

Another area that can’t be overlooked is driver condition: fatigue, impairment or even a medical event could have played a role. At this point, it’s not clear whether authorities have looked into these factors.

Because this collision involved vehicles traveling in three different directions, it’s important to determine the sequence of impacts. Did the Mitsubishi hit the Acura first, causing it to careen into the Toyota? Or did one car suddenly veer across traffic and get hit by both others? Depending on that order, different drivers may bear more or less responsibility.

We also don’t know if road conditions — poor lighting, unclear signage or weather — might have contributed. And that’s why it’s essential that a thorough, independent investigation be conducted, not just a surface-level review of police reports.

I've seen cases where the initial conclusions drawn at the scene turned out to be incomplete or outright wrong once the full scope of evidence came to light. Without a full analysis, there's a real risk that someone could be blamed unfairly, or that the actual cause might go unaddressed.

Key Takeaways

• The crash involved vehicles from three directions, but the report doesn’t explain how that sequence unfolded.
• Critical facts remain unknown, including which driver may have entered the intersection improperly or failed to yield.
• Evidence like dash cams, cell records and intersection footage will be essential to uncovering the truth.
• Responsibility may not be shared equally, depending on who initiated the chain of events and how others reacted.
• Independent investigation is vital, because surface-level reports often miss key contributing factors.