Kerr County, TX — September 11, 2025, a man was injured due to a single-car accident just after 11:15 p.m. along Interstate Highway 10.

According to authorities, a 42-year-old man was traveling in a northwest bound Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck on I-10 in the vicinity southeast of Harper Road when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the pickup truck was involved in a single-vehicle collision in which it apparently struck a tree. The man reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When someone is seriously hurt in a single-vehicle crash late at night, it’s tempting to assume the driver simply made an error. But those assumptions can gloss over important details that may explain what really happened. Getting to the truth requires asking questions that don’t stop at the obvious.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?

A pickup truck leaving the roadway and striking a tree raises key questions. Did investigators reconstruct the Silverado’s movements—mapping skid marks, steering input, or braking attempts? Did they consider the driver’s condition and actions in the moments before impact? Not every crash team has the training or resources to conduct that level of review, and in single-vehicle wrecks, it’s not unusual for deeper analysis to be skipped. Without it, crucial clues about why the truck left the road may remain hidden.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?

A Chevrolet Silverado striking a fixed object might not be as straightforward as driver error. A sudden steering failure, brake malfunction, or even a tire blowout could force the vehicle off course without warning. These problems don’t always leave clear signs at the scene, and if the truck is quickly towed or scrapped, evidence of a defect may never be found. A proper mechanical inspection is the only way to rule that possibility in—or out.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?

Modern Silverados are equipped with data recorders that track speed, braking, and steering input in the moments before a collision. That information can help show whether the driver tried to avoid the crash or if the vehicle itself failed to respond. Beyond the truck, a phone or GPS device may also hold useful information about speed and route. Without gathering that digital evidence promptly, the timeline of the crash risks being lost.

Late-night crashes often leave more questions than answers, but those questions only matter if someone takes the time to ask them. The difference between speculation and understanding usually comes down to whether the evidence was followed through.

Takeaways:

• A proper reconstruction is needed to understand why the truck left the road.
• Mechanical issues, from steering to tires, could be factors and must be checked.
• Onboard data and digital records can shed light on the moments before the crash.