Bexar County, TX — January 19, 2026, two police officers were injured due to a car accident shortly before 8:00 a.m. along Bandera Road.
According to authorities, two officers were traveling in a patrol vehicle at the Bandera Road and West Loop 1604 intersection when the accident took place.
The intersection is controlled by a traffic signal. The patrol was traveling through the intersection with a green light. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, another vehicle entered the intersection against a red. This resulted in a T-bone collision between the side of the patrol vehicle and the front-end of the other vehicle. The contact between the two vehicles caused the patrol vehicle to veer off of the roadway, coming to a stop after crashing into a utility pole.
Both officers reportedly sustained serious injuries as a result of the wreck; they were each transported to local medical facilities by EMS in order to receive necessary treatment.
Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identities of the victims—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When a patrol vehicle is struck in an intersection and crashes into a utility pole—leaving both officers inside seriously injured—there’s no question the incident needs a full investigation. But even when it appears clear who ran the red light, it’s still worth asking whether the collision was truly unavoidable, or if something in either vehicle contributed to the severity of what followed.
Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
An intersection collision followed by a secondary impact should be treated as more than a simple red-light violation. Investigators should map out vehicle positions, signal timing, and possible evasive maneuvers. Were the officers accelerating through the green, or were they already in the intersection? Did the striking vehicle show any signs of braking? These details matter, not just for accountability but for understanding how the crash escalated into something this severe.
Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
Police vehicles often carry a heavier load due to added equipment, which can affect handling and braking—especially in emergency situations. If the patrol unit had brake issues, steering problems, or electrical faults that contributed to its inability to avoid the pole after impact, those factors deserve close attention. The other vehicle involved should also be inspected for mechanical failures, particularly if the driver claims they couldn’t stop in time.
Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Most patrol vehicles are equipped with dash cams, GPS, and sometimes telematics systems that record speed, throttle, braking, and even steering input. That data can clarify what happened in the seconds before and after the crash—whether the officers had time to respond, and how the vehicle behaved. Similarly, event data from the civilian vehicle could confirm whether a red-light violation occurred or if there was a system failure. That evidence can shape both accountability and any long-term lessons.
Even when the facts seem straightforward, it’s worth remembering: a serious crash involving a patrol vehicle isn’t just about who ran the light—it’s also about whether something more could’ve been done to prevent a bad situation from getting worse.
Takeaways:
- Intersection crashes should be fully reconstructed to account for timing, speeds, and possible evasive actions.
- Mechanical issues or stability problems in either vehicle can affect crash severity and must be reviewed.
- Dashcam footage and onboard data can confirm driver actions, vehicle behavior, and whether safety systems responded.
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