San Antonio, TX — September 25, 2025, Walter Foster Jr. was injured in a car accident at about 4:15 p.m. on westbound U.S. Route 90.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2012 Toyota Tacoma rear-ended a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado west of Interstate 410.

Toyota driver Walter Foster Jr., 46, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.

Chevrolet driver Job J. Lara Jr., 35, was listed as possibly injured, the report states.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

After serious crashes, it’s easy to focus on who hit whom and when. But in the hours and days that follow, what matters most is whether someone takes the time to ask why it happened in the first place. Without that deeper look, key facts can slip through the cracks, and so can accountability.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? Rear-end collisions may look straightforward, but that can be misleading. Investigators should ask whether the drivers were attentive, if one vehicle slowed unexpectedly or if traffic conditions played a role. Did they reconstruct the crash with precision, using mapping tools or detailed measurements? Were both drivers interviewed thoroughly, and was the sequence of events confirmed by more than just visible damage? In many cases, officers are pressed for time or lack advanced training, which means subtle but important clues can go unnoticed.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? When a driver rear-ends another vehicle, we can’t assume it’s always about distraction or speed. Brake failures, faulty sensors or even a sticking pedal can cause a crash like this without warning. If the Toyota’s brakes didn’t respond properly, or if the vehicle's safety systems failed to alert the driver in time, then a mechanical issue could be to blame. A full inspection is critical, especially when injuries are serious and the surface explanation leaves gaps.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Both vehicles likely contained onboard systems that can shed light on what happened in the moments before impact. Speed, brake usage and throttle position are all measurable. Cell phone records and GPS data can also reveal whether either driver was distracted or navigating a sudden change in traffic flow. Without pulling that data, investigators risk guessing when they could be certain.

When crashes are this severe, the real story isn’t written in the police report. It’s in the unanswered questions. It takes real effort to chase down all the facts, but anything less leaves too much to chance.

Key Takeaways:

• Rear-end crashes need deeper analysis than just visible damage.
• Mechanical failures can mimic driver error and deserve close inspection.
• Vehicle data offers critical proof of what each driver did, and when.