Bexar County, TX — February 4, 2026, a man lost his life due to a single-car accident sometime overnight along State Loop 1604.

According to authorities, a man was traveling in a passenger vehicle on Loop 1604 at Judson Road when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the vehicle veered off of the roadway and collided with concrete support pillars. Photographs of the scene which have been published in the news depict the vehicle resting on its right side with its roof smashed up against the pillar.

The man—who had reportedly sustained fatal injuries over the course of the accident—was declared deceased at the scene.

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

After fatal overnight crashes, early information is often limited to what responders could see once everything was already over. But when a vehicle leaves the roadway and strikes a fixed object, the most important questions focus on what happened before that moment and how closely the incident was examined.

Was the crash thoroughly investigated?
In a single-vehicle collision, a proper investigation should go far beyond documenting where the vehicle came to rest. Investigators should examine the vehicle’s path, how and when it left the roadway, and what the driver was doing in the moments leading up to the impact. That can include analyzing speed changes, steering input, and any evidence of braking. The depth of this work often depends on the training and experience of the responding officers. Some investigators are skilled in detailed reconstruction, while others may conduct only a basic review. In a fatal case, those differences can shape the conclusions.

Has anyone looked into a possible vehicle defect?
When a vehicle suddenly veers off course, mechanical issues deserve careful attention. Steering failures, brake problems, tire defects, or suspension issues can all lead to loss of control without warning. Modern vehicles also rely on electronic stability systems designed to help drivers maintain control, but those systems do not always work as intended. These failures are not always obvious from exterior damage alone, which is why a full mechanical inspection is critical.

Was all available electronic data collected?
Electronic data can be especially important when a crash happens overnight with few or no witnesses. Vehicle systems may record speed, braking, steering input, and stability-control activity before the collision. Phone data can help determine whether distraction played a role, and nearby cameras may help establish timing and movement. This information is time-sensitive. If it is not preserved early, it can be lost, leaving key questions unanswered.

When a single-vehicle crash results in a loss of life, careful questions matter. A thorough investigation, detailed inspection of the vehicle, and full collection of electronic data help move the case from assumptions toward a clearer understanding of what occurred.

Key Takeaways:

• Single-vehicle crashes require more than documenting the final impact.
• Mechanical or system failures can cause sudden loss of control.
• Electronic data may provide the clearest insight into what happened before the crash.