Bexar County, TX — December 29, 2025, one person was injured due to a car accident at approximately 8:30 p.m. along Interstate Highway 35.
According to authorities, 31-year-old man from Lamadrid, Mexico, was traveling in a southwest bound Hyundai Tucson on I-35 near Jones Avenue (west of U.S. Highway 281) when the accident took place.
Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the Hyundai was struck by a southwest bound Ford Mustang.
The man reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. It does not appear that anyone else involved was hurt.
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 one vehicle rear-ends or collides with another heading in the same direction, the immediate assumption is often that someone wasn’t paying attention. But assumptions can mask more serious problems—whether mechanical, behavioral, or investigative. Especially when someone is seriously hurt, it’s worth digging into whether anyone asked the right questions.
Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
In same-direction collisions, a detailed scene reconstruction can clarify a lot—vehicle speeds, spacing, and whether either driver had time to react. Was the Mustang traveling too fast for conditions? Did the Hyundai slow suddenly, or was it moving predictably? Without full documentation—like skid marks, vehicle positions, and damage patterns—those questions often go unanswered. Thorough investigation is even more important on a busy highway, where high speeds raise the stakes.
Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
A collision from behind may look like a driver’s fault, but mechanical problems can be just as responsible. If the Mustang had faulty brakes or suffered a sudden loss of steering, that could explain why it failed to avoid the Hyundai. Likewise, if the Hyundai experienced a mechanical issue that caused it to decelerate abruptly, that matters too. These aren’t guesses—they’re legitimate possibilities that require a post-crash inspection to rule out.
Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Both vehicles likely have event data recorders capable of revealing pre-crash behavior—speed, brake usage, throttle input, and steering. That kind of information can confirm whether either driver tried to avoid the collision—or if the vehicle failed to respond. GPS or mobile device data could also offer insight into whether distraction played a role. But this information doesn’t last forever, and if it’s not collected quickly, the window to get it can close fast.
Crashes like this one may seem straightforward, but that’s exactly why deeper questions need to be asked. Because surface-level explanations can leave important truths out of the picture.
Takeaways:
- Same-direction highway crashes require full scene reconstructions to assess driver actions and timing.
- Brake, steering, or acceleration failures in either vehicle must be ruled out with mechanical inspections.
- Vehicle and phone data can reveal whether drivers reacted—or whether their vehicles failed to respond.
call us 
Email Us 
Text us