Bexar County, TX — December 7, 2025, a pedestrian lost their life due to a car accident at approximately 11:45 p.m. along General McMullen Drive.
According to authorities, a 70-year-old man was attempting to cross the road at the intersection of General McMullen Drive and Culebra Road when the accident took place. Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the man was struck by a westbound Honda Accord.
The pedestrian reportedly sustained critical injuries due to the collision; 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 later been declared deceased.
Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When a pedestrian is fatally struck while crossing a major intersection late at night, the central question isn’t simply whether they were in the roadway—it’s whether every opportunity to prevent the impact was missed. Serious crashes like this deserve closer scrutiny, especially when the details remain uncertain.
1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
It’s critical that investigators documented the exact point of impact, vehicle path, and pedestrian positioning. Did they account for sightlines, vehicle speed, and any potential pre-impact evasive actions? Did they confirm how far away the driver was when the pedestrian began crossing? Without a complete reconstruction—including measurements and timing—there’s a risk that important context could be lost or overlooked.
2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
The Honda Accord’s ability to stop or alert the driver depends heavily on well-functioning systems—brakes, headlights, and if equipped, pedestrian detection features. A malfunction in any of these systems could delay a response, particularly at night. If no inspection was done on the vehicle post-crash, then a contributing mechanical issue may have gone unnoticed.
3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
The Accord likely contains an event data recorder capable of showing whether the driver braked, steered, or reacted at all before the collision. It may also capture speed and throttle use, offering objective insight into how the vehicle approached the intersection. If there are traffic or surveillance cameras nearby, they could also help confirm the pedestrian’s movement and the vehicle’s response. That evidence should be preserved immediately before it disappears.
A fatal pedestrian crash like this deserves more than assumptions about who was in the street. It requires a full understanding of how the vehicle and driver responded—and whether they could have done more to avoid it.
Takeaways:
- Investigators should confirm exactly where the pedestrian was and when the vehicle approached.
- Potential issues with brakes, lighting, or collision avoidance systems need to be ruled out.
- Vehicle data and nearby cameras can reveal critical details about speed, reaction, and visibility.
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