Schertz, TX — September 22, 2025, Mikal Hogan was injured as the result of a car accident at around 9:01 p.m. along I-35.
According to initial details about the accident, it happened near FM 2552 northeast of San Antonio.
Authorities said that 22-year-old Mikal Hogan was in a Nissan Sentra traveling northeast along the freeway. While doing so, the vehicle somehow failed to maintain its lane, and it ultimately crashed.
Mikal Hogan reportedly had serious injuries resulting from the accident. At this time, additional details about the crash remain unclear.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When a crash involves only one vehicle and results in serious injury, it’s easy to assume the driver simply made a mistake. But that assumption skips over the more important question—was the incident fully understood?
1. Did investigators have the time, equipment, and training to fully analyze the crash?
Single-vehicle wrecks often don’t get the same level of scrutiny as multi-car crashes. But they should. Reconstructing the vehicle’s path, checking for signs of braking or avoidance, and understanding what led up to the loss of control all take time and the right tools. Without that, key details may have been missed.
2. Was the vehicle inspected for any possible mechanical failures?
A vehicle doesn’t always leave the roadway because of driver error. Brake failure, steering problems, or even a blown tire can cause a crash—and those issues aren’t always visible. Unless someone looked closely at the vehicle, those potential causes might still be unknown.
3. Was any electronic data from the vehicle preserved?
Many vehicles today log important information leading up to a crash—how fast the driver was going, whether they hit the brakes, and how the vehicle responded. That data can tell a clear story, but only if someone thought to collect it before it was lost.
If authorities can provide clear answers, that’s a good sign. But if their investigations come up short, there may need to be more thorough independent investigations.
Takeaways:
- Single-vehicle crashes still require a full investigation to uncover what really happened.
- Mechanical problems may be involved, but only an inspection can confirm that.
- Vehicle data can provide answers—if someone acted in time to retrieve it.
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