Balcones Heights, TX — December 26, 2025, one person was injured in a multi-car accident at about 11:30 p.m. in the 4000 block of Fredericksburg Road/State Highway Loop 345.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2011 Lincoln MKX collided with a 2025 Ford F-150 and a 2019 Toyota Tundra at the intersection with Balcones Heights Road. A 2011 Toyota sedan was damaged as well. It is not clear which direction the vehicles were going before the crash.

The Lincoln driver, a 27-year-old man, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report. His name has not been made public yet.

The other three drivers were not injured, the report states.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

After a serious collision, especially one involving multiple vehicles, it’s natural to wonder whether every necessary step has been taken to fully understand what happened. Beyond the surface-level details, there are often deeper layers that don’t get explored unless someone insists on asking the right questions. That’s where the real picture tends to come into focus.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? With several vehicles involved and significant injuries reported, this isn’t a case that should be closed with a basic write-up. At a minimum, a thorough investigation would involve diagramming the scene in detail, determining each vehicle's path of travel and figuring out how things unfolded moment by moment. That kind of clarity doesn’t come from a quick glance; it takes time, training and the right tools. The challenge in many cases is that law enforcement agencies vary widely in their investigative capabilities. Some departments have access to reconstruction experts and high-end mapping technology. Others may be operating with only basic training and limited resources, which can leave major questions unanswered.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? When several vehicles collide, it’s easy to chalk it up to driver error or bad timing. But that approach can miss critical clues, especially if a mechanical failure triggered the chain of events. A faulty braking system, a stuck accelerator or a steering malfunction in just one of the cars could dramatically change how we understand the crash. That’s why post-crash mechanical inspections matter. If no one looked closely at the Lincoln MKX or any of the other vehicles for hidden defects, we may never know if something under the hood played a part.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Today’s vehicles don’t just move; they record. From onboard computers that track speed and braking to navigation systems that capture routes and timelines, the digital footprint of a crash can fill in the gaps that witness statements and damage patterns can’t. If investigators accessed that kind of data from any of the vehicles, it might show who tried to stop, who accelerated or whether distraction played a role. But if that data was ignored — or worse, overwritten — it’s a missed opportunity to get to the truth.

Some of the most important answers aren’t found at the crash scene itself. They come from looking deeper and following up. Without that level of care, it’s hard to know if justice, accountability or closure are even possible.

Key Takeaways:

• Not all crash investigations dig deep enough to explain how things really unfolded.
• Mechanical issues can be hidden causes that only show up through a detailed inspection.
• Modern cars hold critical data that can explain what happened in the seconds before a crash.