Bexar County, TX — July 20, 2025, a pedestrian was injured due to a car accident at approximately 10:00 p.m. along Blanco Road.

According to authorities, a 36-year-old man was on foot in the vicinity of the Blanco Road and Antler Drive intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the man was struck by a Ford Focus that had been traveling north on Blanco. The pedestrian reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a person on foot is struck by a car, the explanation is often left at the surface: a collision happened, someone was hurt. But those basics don’t answer the most important question—why the crash happened in the first place.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
A meaningful investigation should go beyond noting that a Ford Focus hit a pedestrian. Did investigators determine how fast the vehicle was going, whether the driver braked, or if evasive action was taken? Did they consider what the driver was doing in the moments before impact? Pedestrian collisions are complex and require detailed reconstruction, but the reality is that not every team has the resources or training to pull together that full picture.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
While driver conduct is usually the focus, it’s just as important to ask whether the vehicle itself played a role. A brake system problem, steering issue, or even a failure in forward collision warning systems could all prevent the driver from avoiding a person in the roadway. Without a thorough mechanical inspection of the Focus, it’s impossible to rule out whether a defect contributed.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Modern vehicles record a surprising amount of detail about their operation. Event data recorders can show speed, brake application, and steering inputs—information that could confirm or contradict the driver’s account. Beyond that, nearby security or traffic cameras, as well as phone records, may help fill in the gaps. If those data sources weren’t gathered, the investigation risks being incomplete.

Pedestrian accidents are never as simple as they first appear. They deserve more than surface-level answers—because the difference between assumption and truth lies in the questions investigators are willing to ask.

Key Takeaways:

• Pedestrian crashes require reconstruction of vehicle speed and driver behavior.
• Possible brake, steering, or safety system failures should be examined.
• Vehicle data, cameras, and phone records can help uncover the full story.