San Antonio, TX — December 19, 2025, a pedestrian was injured in a truck accident at about 2:30 a.m. in the 100 block of Southwest Military Drive.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2022 Peterbilt semi-truck was heading west near Briar Place when it hit a pedestrian.

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

The truck driver was 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

When a pedestrian is hit by an 18-wheeler in the middle of the night, a lot of people naturally want to know, “How does something like that happen?” From the early reports, all we know is that a semi-truck hit a 27-year-old man. What’s missing, and what matters most, is any explanation of how or why that collision occurred.

Depending on the specifics, a crash like this could raise very different questions. Was the pedestrian walking along the side of the road? Was he crossing at a light or in the middle of the street? Did the truck have a clear line of sight? Was the driver alert and paying attention? These details are crucial, yet none of them have been released so far.

Without more facts, it’s impossible to say whether the pedestrian or the truck driver — or someone else entirely — was at fault. But we’re not left without ways to find out. In many truck accident investigations, the first step is to gather black box data, dash cam footage and the driver’s phone records. These tools can tell us if the driver was speeding, braking or distracted. They can also help establish whether the truck was operating safely just before the crash.

Another angle to consider is the driver’s background. Was this someone with a solid driving record and proper training? Or did the trucking company cut corners on hiring? I’ve handled cases where drivers were put behind the wheel with almost no vetting at all. In one of them, the company’s idea of evaluating a driver was a 20-minute daytime test drive: no night driving, no adverse weather, no pressure. That’s not a screening process; that’s checking a box.

Ultimately, it’s still too early to say what happened in this San Antonio crash. But the way we get answers isn’t guesswork; it’s evidence. That means not just looking at what happened at the scene, but digging deeper into driver behavior, company policies and electronic records. Until that’s done, we’re left with more questions than answers.

Key Takeaways:

• It’s unclear how or why the pedestrian was hit, and critical facts remain unreported.
• Evidence like black box data, dash cams and cell phone records will be essential to understanding what happened.
• Whether the driver was properly trained or vetted is a valid area of inquiry.
• Accountability depends on thorough investigation, not speculation.
• Nighttime crashes involving pedestrians and large trucks demand close scrutiny of both driver conduct and visibility conditions.