Bexar County, TX — June 29, 2024, Crispin Cruz was injured following a car accident at approximately 9:15 p.m. along Old Highway 90.
According to authorities, 43-year-old Crispin Gomez Cruz was traveling in a westbound Ford F-250 pickup truck on Old Highway 90 in the vicinity of Southwest 38ths Street when the accident took place.
The cause of the accident remains unclear. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, an eastbound Buick Park Avenue on Old Highway 90 attempted a left turn onto northbound 38th Street at an apparently unsafe time, failing to yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic. This resulted in a collision between the Buick and the pickup truck. The truck was also subsequently involved in a secondary collision with a vehicle that had been parked no the right shoulder.
Cruz suffered serious injuries over the course of the accident, according to reports; he was transported to a local medical facility by EMS in order to receive necessary treatment. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not currently available.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When I read about a crash like the one that left Crispin Cruz seriously injured, my first thought is whether the full circumstances of the accident will be properly examined. While reports indicate that another driver may have failed to yield while turning, my experience has shown me that intersection collisions are often more complicated than they first appear. Instead of making assumptions, it’s important to ask the right questions to ensure that all possible contributing factors are explored. To that end, there are three critical questions that need to be considered.
First, did the authorities conduct a thorough investigation? When a driver fails to yield, it’s important to determine whether that decision was purely a mistake or if other factors played a role. Did investigators collect statements from all available witnesses? Did they check whether the intersection had any visibility issues that could have affected the driver’s judgment? Were toxicology tests performed to rule out impairment? The quality of the investigation will determine whether all relevant details are uncovered or if key aspects are left unexamined.
Second, has anyone looked into whether a vehicle defect contributed to the crash? While failing to yield may seem like a straightforward driver error, mechanical failures—such as brake malfunctions or steering issues—should not be ruled out. If the turning vehicle had an issue that prevented it from stopping in time, that would be critical information. Additionally, in modern vehicles equipped with collision avoidance systems, a failure of those systems to engage could be a factor worth investigating. Unfortunately, unless someone specifically requests a forensic vehicle inspection, these possibilities are often ignored. If the vehicle is quickly repaired or scrapped, any evidence of a defect may be lost before it can be analyzed.
Lastly, have investigators gathered all available electronic data? Many modern vehicles are equipped with event data recorders (EDRs), which can provide key details such as speed, braking, and steering input before the crash. This data could help determine whether the driver attempted to stop or if the vehicle responded unexpectedly. Additionally, surveillance footage from nearby businesses, traffic cameras, or dashcams from other vehicles may offer a clearer picture of the moments leading up to the crash. If this evidence isn’t secured quickly, it may become unavailable, making it much harder to determine the true cause of the accident.
At the end of the day, answering these questions could be essential to understanding what really happened. While reports suggest that a failure to yield led to the collision, a full and fair investigation is necessary to ensure that all contributing factors are considered. A complete review of all possible causes—including the quality of the police investigation, potential vehicle defects, and electronic data—is the least that can be done to ensure that those affected by the crash receive the answers they deserve.
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