Bexar County, TX — November 28, 2025, one person was injured due to a single-car accident at approximately 10:30 p.m. along U.S. Highway 281.

According to authorities, a 23-year-old man was traveling in a Ford Ranger on U.S. 281 at Basse Road when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the Ranger failed to safely maintain its lane of travel. It was consequently involved in a single-vehicle collision in which it apparently struck a curb.

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 a driver hits a curb and ends up seriously injured, it’s tempting to treat the crash as a momentary lapse. But especially in a single-vehicle situation, the question isn’t just what went wrong—it’s whether the vehicle gave the driver the tools to avoid it.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
A curb strike might seem like a minor event, but if it leads to serious injury, something more happened than just drifting off course. Was the Ford Ranger’s path reconstructed? Did investigators document any braking, steering input, or evidence of sudden evasive action? Without mapping those details, it’s impossible to tell whether the driver was reacting to something unexpected—or whether the vehicle simply didn’t respond.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
The Ford Ranger, depending on its age and maintenance history, could have experienced a number of issues that compromise control. A steering fault, brake failure, or even suspension or tire problems could cause a vehicle to veer or react unpredictably. These kinds of mechanical failures often go unnoticed unless a thorough inspection is conducted, especially when the physical damage draws focus away from underlying system problems.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Modern vehicles often store crash-related data such as speed, throttle use, brake application, and steering behavior in the moments leading up to impact. If that data is available, it can help determine whether the driver made any corrective attempts—and whether the vehicle followed through. GPS data or phone records might also help clarify what was happening in the seconds before the crash. But this kind of evidence is perishable and must be collected quickly to be useful.

Even a crash as seemingly simple as a curb strike can involve much more than meets the eye. The difference between driver fault and vehicle failure isn’t always visible—but it’s always important.

Takeaways:

• Single-vehicle crashes require full scene reconstruction to determine the cause of lane departure.
• Mechanical issues—especially in steering, brakes, or tires—should be ruled out through proper inspection.
• Vehicle data can confirm whether the driver reacted—and if the vehicle responded appropriately.