Bexar County, TX — August 20, 2025, Charles Seldon was killed and Federico Landin was injured in a car accident at about 6:00 p.m. along Cassin Road.
According to authorities, 55-year-old Federico Landin was traveling in a Chevrolet Impala at the I-35 service road and Cassin Road/Somerset Road intersection when the accident took place.
Officials indicate that a northbound Honda Accord—which was occupied by 46-year-old Charles Seldon—entered the intersection at an unsafe time, failing to yield the right-of-way at a stop sign. A collision consequently occurred between the left side of the Accord and the front-end of the Impala.
Seldon reportedly sustained critical injuries due to the wreck; he was transported to a local medical facility by EMS in order to receive immediate treatment. However, he was ultimately unable to overcome the severity of his injuries, having there been declared deceased.
Reports state that Landin suffered minor injuries, as well. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When a crash at an intersection results in a fatality, it’s important not to settle for surface-level explanations. A report of failing to yield offers one angle, but fully understanding the event requires looking at the details that often go unexamined.
1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
Determining whether a vehicle failed to yield at a stop sign should involve more than assumption. Was the crash scene mapped or reconstructed to establish vehicle paths, speeds, and timing? Did investigators identify physical evidence—such as brake marks or vehicle positioning—or locate witnesses? Without that level of analysis, conclusions about right-of-way can rely too heavily on post-crash assumptions.
2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
Mechanical issues such as brake failure, throttle malfunction, or a problem with driver-assist features could lead a vehicle to enter an intersection at the wrong time. If a thorough inspection wasn’t conducted on the Honda Accord, there’s a possibility that an underlying issue went unrecognized. These types of failures aren’t always visually apparent and require focused diagnostic review.
3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Both vehicles involved likely stored key pre-crash data—speed, steering input, brake use, and system status. That data could help confirm whether either driver attempted to stop or take corrective action. Additional information from GPS logs or intersection surveillance, if available, could further clarify the events. However, vehicle data must be retrieved promptly to avoid loss or overwriting.
Clear information about how and why a crash occurred depends on asking the right questions early and following the evidence wherever it leads. That process is essential when determining the full context of any traffic incident.
Takeaways:
- Thorough scene analysis is necessary to confirm whether right-of-way was properly followed.
- Mechanical or system issues may affect vehicle behavior and require inspection to identify.
- Vehicle event data recorders can provide important context about driver actions and system response.
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