Alamo Ranch, San Antonio, TX — November 27, 2025, Joshua Martinez was injured due to a car accident shortly after 1:45 a.m. along Talley Road.

According to authorities, 35-year-old Joshua Martinez was traveling in a northbound Toyota Tundra on Talley Road at the Galm Road intersection when the accident took place.

The intersection is controlled by a stop sign on Galm Road. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a westbound Ford F-350 entered the intersection at the same time as the Tundra. A collision consequently occurred between the left side of the Ford and the front-end of the Toyota.

Martinez reportedly sustained serious injuries as a result of the wreck. It does not appear that anyone else was hurt. 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 serious crash happens at a stop-controlled intersection, it’s tempting to assign fault based on who had the stop sign. But when injuries are involved and the cause isn’t immediately clear, it’s worth pressing further to understand how—and why—the vehicles ended up in the same space at the same time.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
An intersection collision like this calls for more than just noting who had the right-of-way. Did investigators document vehicle speeds, stopping distances, and line of sight? Was the scene mapped in detail to reconstruct each vehicle’s approach? The early morning hour adds another layer—reduced traffic doesn’t reduce the need for a full analysis. If those steps weren’t taken, key information may already be lost.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
If the Ford F-350 entered the intersection when it shouldn’t have, the question becomes: did the driver make that choice, or did the truck fail to respond? Brake failure, electronic throttle issues, or problems with the truck’s sensors could have contributed to the timing of the movement. Likewise, if the Toyota Tundra’s safety systems didn’t warn the driver or assist in braking, that matters too. These aren’t assumptions—they’re possibilities that should be ruled out with proper inspections.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Both the Ford and Toyota likely contain event data recorders that can show pre-crash behavior—speed, braking, throttle input, and steering. That kind of data can clarify whether either driver attempted to stop or slow down before the collision. GPS data, phone use, and traffic camera footage (if available) could also help confirm the timeline. This information is often critical—but only if someone acts quickly to preserve it.

Crashes like this often leave behind more than just vehicle damage. Without a deeper investigation, the real causes—mechanical, human, or otherwise—may never be uncovered.


Takeaways:

  • Stop-controlled intersection crashes require full reconstruction of vehicle movement and timing.
  • Mechanical failures in braking or steering systems can lead to timing errors and must be inspected.
  • Electronic data can reveal whether drivers responded—or if the vehicles didn’t.

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