San Antonio, TX — November 18, 2025, Freddy Fernandez was injured in a car accident at about 3:50 p.m. in the 12200 block of South Zarzamora Street.
A preliminary accident report indicates that an eastbound 2008 Toyota Tundra collided with a 2107 Ford Explorer while making a left turn.
Ford driver Freddy Fernandez, 32, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.
The two men in the Toyota suffered minor injuries, the report states.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Bexar County crash at this time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
After a serious crash, questions linger well beyond the flashing lights and twisted metal. What caused it, who or what was responsible, and whether anything could have been done to prevent it. These questions don’t just fade away. They demand careful attention, especially when someone is left seriously hurt.
Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? When a left-turn collision leaves one driver with serious injuries, a surface-level investigation won’t cut it. It’s essential that crash investigators did more than snap photos and jot down statements. Did they analyze the crash dynamics, like vehicle speed, turning angles or driver reaction times? Did they use laser mapping or reconstruction tools to piece together what really happened? These are crucial steps, especially when determining whether the turn was made recklessly, or if either driver tried to avoid the crash. The depth of the investigation can make all the difference when responsibility isn’t immediately clear.
Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? Any time a crash involves unexpected movement — like a vehicle turning when it shouldn’t or failing to stop in time — it’s fair to ask whether mechanical issues were involved. Were the brakes on the Tundra working properly? Did the steering behave as expected? Vehicles that are over a decade old, like both involved here, can carry risks of age-related failure if not properly maintained. Without a hands-on mechanical inspection, it’s impossible to rule out whether a defect or malfunction played a role.
Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Today’s vehicles, even older ones, can carry vital digital evidence. If either vehicle had an engine control module, it could reveal if brakes were applied, how fast each car was going and whether evasive maneuvers were attempted. Phone records, GPS data or nearby traffic cameras might also clarify what happened in the seconds leading up to the impact. These data points are often overlooked but can confirm or challenge what’s written in a basic report.
Digging deeper into the “how” and “why” behind a crash isn’t about complicating things. It’s about getting it right. Serious injuries deserve serious scrutiny, and that starts with asking more from the investigation than just the obvious.
Key Takeaways:
- Serious crashes need more than just a written report. They need a full reconstruction.
- Vehicle defects are a real possibility, especially in older models.
- Digital evidence like black box data and GPS can fill in the blanks a report leaves out.
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