San Antonio, TX — August 17, 2025, Hilda Rivera Hernandez and Richard Garcia were killed and two were injured in a car accident at 4:30 P.M. on Fischer Rd.
According to reports, 28-year-old Hilda Rivera Hernandez was in a Ford Fusion going along Fischer Road near I-35. Richard Garcia was in a Ford Mustang when it lost control and struck the Ford Fusion.
When first responders arrived on the scene they found both Hilda Rivera Hernandez and Richard Garcia fatally injured and pronounced them deceased. A passenger in each vehicle was seriously injured. They were taken to the hospital where their condition is unknown.
Officials have not released any updates on the investigation.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When two vehicles collide at high speed, the violence of the impact is clear, but the real challenge lies in understanding how the sequence unfolded and whether anything beyond driver behavior contributed. That’s where a thorough investigation becomes essential.
Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
With a collision involving speed and loss of control, investigators should carefully reconstruct the Mustang’s path, document impact points, and measure debris and skid patterns. This work helps determine how fast the vehicles were moving, whether braking or evasive action was attempted, and how the Fusion became involved. The accuracy of those conclusions depends heavily on whether the scene was analyzed with full reconstruction techniques rather than a limited review.
Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
While speed is an important factor, it’s also possible that mechanical issues played a role. A tire blowout, steering malfunction, or stability control failure in either vehicle could have worsened the situation. Without close inspections of both cars—particularly the Mustang, given the reported loss of control—there’s no way to rule out defects that may have contributed to the collision.
Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Both vehicles likely contain event data recorders capable of showing speed, braking, and steering input in the seconds before impact. That information could confirm whether the Mustang driver tried to regain control or whether the Fusion took last-second action to avoid the collision. Traffic cameras, dashcams, or nearby surveillance systems may also hold valuable evidence that should be secured quickly.
Understanding a crash of this scale requires more than noting speed—it requires piecing together the physical evidence, mechanical inspections, and digital data to ensure no contributing factor is overlooked.
Takeaways:
- Electronic and video data provide a clear record of what occurred in the final moments.
- High-speed collisions require detailed reconstruction to establish sequence and driver actions.
- Mechanical inspections can reveal hidden issues that may have worsened the crash.
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