San Antonio, TX — May 2, 2025, Yuvonte Garnett was killed in a car accident at about 11:25 p.m. on Interstate Loop 410 near Evers Road.

Authorities said a pedestrian was trying to cross the highway from south to north when he was hit by at least two eastbound vehicles.

The pedestrian, 19-year-old Yuvonte Rayshawn Garnett, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, according to authorities.

Authorities said no criminal charges are pending in Yuvonte Garnett's death.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Those affected by a crash like this almost always find themselves looking for answers. In the aftermath, it’s natural to wonder how such a devastating outcome could occur and whether anything could have been done to prevent it. While it's easy to focus only on the surface details, there are deeper questions that often go unasked; questions that can make all the difference in understanding what really happened.

The first question I always ask is: Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? When someone is struck and killed while trying to cross a highway, it's vital to consider the full context. That includes lighting conditions, sightlines, traffic patterns and how well-marked the area was. Was the crash scene examined for all relevant physical evidence, like skid marks or debris patterns? Did investigators interview all potential witnesses, including drivers and any bystanders? It’s easy for reports to default to assumptions about pedestrian error, but that risks missing key details about driver behavior or environmental factors. A careful, methodical investigation should aim to reconstruct the event, not just record the outcome.

That leads to the second question: Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? Even when pedestrians are involved, vehicle performance can be a crucial factor. Were the drivers’ headlights functioning properly? Did their brakes respond as expected? If any driver hit the pedestrian and claimed not to have seen him in time, then it's fair to ask whether a mechanical issue played a role. Sometimes systems like forward collision warning or automatic emergency braking fail, and those failures can go unnoticed without someone taking a hard look at the vehicles involved. These questions may not get much attention in a typical crash report, but they can matter a great deal.

And finally: Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Most modern vehicles are equipped with event data recorders — basically black boxes — that can show how fast a car was going, whether the driver hit the brakes and even how long the headlights had been on. This kind of data is often the only objective record of what happened in the seconds leading up to a crash. But if no one pulls it quickly, it can be overwritten or lost. Given the severity of the incident, preserving this digital evidence is essential for anyone trying to understand the true cause of the crash.

As I reflect on this situation, I can’t help but think about how many cases hinge on the questions that don’t get asked. It's one thing to document that a crash occurred; it's another to dig deep and find out why. That kind of understanding can bring clarity to those left behind and, in some cases, prevent similar accidents in the future.

Takeaways:

• A full investigation should go beyond the obvious to consider road conditions, visibility and driver behavior.
• Even in pedestrian crashes, potential vehicle malfunctions should be explored.
• Electronic vehicle data can provide key facts, but it must be secured before it's lost.