San Antonio, TX — September 27, 2025, Olga Realpe was injured in an alleged road rage-accident at about 2 a.m. in the 800 block of North Main Street.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2018 Honda CR-V crashed into a fixed object while swerving to avoid an unknown vehicle that was passing or changing lanes. The report attributes the crash to road rage.

Honda driver Olga Realpe, 29, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.

The two men riding with her were listed as possibly injured, the report states.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Late-night crashes often leave behind more questions than answers, especially when outside influences like road rage are suspected. These aren’t just chaotic moments on the road. They’re puzzles that demand careful attention if the truth is ever going to come to light.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? When a crash is tied to a possible act of road rage, the investigation needs to extend well beyond tire marks and debris. In this case, it’s unclear if officers thoroughly mapped the scene or traced the events leading up to the impact. At 2 a.m., with limited visibility and likely few witnesses, efforts like cross-referencing traffic or surveillance footage and gathering detailed statements from everyone involved become even more critical. It’s worth asking whether the investigative team had the resources and experience to dig deep into an unpredictable scenario involving a fleeing vehicle and sudden evasive actions.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? Swerving to avoid another car doesn’t always explain why a crash turns serious. Did something fail inside the vehicle: a brake line, steering component or even a stability control system? A sudden movement shouldn't automatically result in a collision unless something prevented the driver from regaining control. Mechanical failures are easy to miss when investigators assume the cause is human conflict, but they need to be ruled out with a hands-on inspection of the vehicle.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Even in chaotic moments, modern vehicles leave behind a digital trail. Was the CR-V’s engine control module reviewed to confirm speed, braking or steering input? Were any nearby traffic or security cameras reviewed for footage of the other vehicle? And if any of the occupants had cellphones recording location or dashcam footage, those could shed light on what actually happened. In a crash tied to a vehicle that reportedly fled the scene, electronic data is often the only way to get an impartial account.

Digging into what caused a crash means going further than the first explanation that makes sense. Especially when another vehicle is involved but not found, it’s crucial to make sure nothing’s left on the table, because every overlooked detail is a missed chance to understand what really went wrong.

Key Takeaways

• Road rage claims demand more than just surface-level review.
• Vehicle issues need to be ruled out with a full mechanical inspection.
• Digital data can show exactly what happened, but only if it’s collected.