Santos Arroyo Injured in Motorcycle Accident in Amarillo, TX

Amarillo, TX — December 18, 2025, Santos Arroyo was injured in a motorcycle accident just before 2 a.m. on Interstate 40.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2023 Harley-Davidson XR1200 motorcycle was heading west when it crashed after hitting a curb near South Whitaker Road.

Motorcyclist Santos Arroyo, 22, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Anytime someone is seriously hurt in a late-night crash, there are always more questions than answers in the beginning. It's easy to settle for assumptions, but real clarity only comes when someone takes the time to ask the harder questions.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? When it comes to single-vehicle motorcycle crashes, especially those that happen in the early morning hours, there’s a risk that the investigation might be limited to surface-level observations. For a thorough review, officers need to go beyond noting damage and debris. That means documenting the scene with precision tools like laser mapping, tracking tire marks and looking into the rider’s actions leading up to the crash. Without those steps, it's difficult to truly understand what went wrong. Unfortunately, not every agency has the resources, or the training, to carry out such in-depth work.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? It’s often assumed that if a motorcycle rider loses control, it’s due to rider error. But there are real mechanical issues — like faulty brakes, steering defects or unexpected electronic problems — that can cause a bike to veer or become unstable. A proper inspection of the motorcycle is crucial, especially when there’s no clear explanation visible at the scene. If no one examined the bike for hidden faults, there’s a real possibility that key information was missed.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Motorcycles may not have the same data-rich systems as cars, but some still carry engine control modules or aftermarket GPS tracking devices. If the bike or the rider’s phone had location tracking enabled, that could provide a clear view of speed, braking and route before the crash. Traffic cameras along the interstate might also hold valuable clues. But unless someone takes the time to collect and review those sources, they won’t play a role in understanding what really happened.

Crashes like this are rarely as simple as they first appear. Looking past the obvious and digging deeper is the only way to get real answers, and make sure the same thing doesn’t happen again.

Key Takeaways:

• Some crash investigations skip deeper analysis if no other vehicles are involved.
• Mechanical issues on motorcycles can go unnoticed without expert inspection.
• GPS and phone data may hold critical clues but are often left unexamined.