San Antonio, TX — December 13, 2024, a woman was killed in a pedestrian versus car accident at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Historic Old Highway 90.
According to authorities, a woman was on foot attempting to cross Historic Old Highway 90 in the vicinity between the Westfield and Arvil Avenue intersections when the accident took place.
The cause of the accident remains unclear. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, the woman was struck by a motor vehicle before she could safely finish crossing. She reportedly suffered fatal injuries as a result of the collision and was declared deceased at the scene. 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 incidents like this occur, it’s critical to ensure a thorough investigation to understand how and why the collision happened. While initial reports indicate that a woman was struck and killed while attempting to cross the roadway, many important details remain unclear. Answering three key questions can help uncover the full story.
First, did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? Pedestrian accidents often involve complex interactions between environmental factors, driver actions, and pedestrian behavior. Investigators should carefully assess the scene, including visibility conditions at the time, the presence of crosswalks or pedestrian signals, and whether the roadway design may have contributed to the incident. Witness statements and any physical evidence, such as skid marks or vehicle positioning, should also be collected to help reconstruct the sequence of events. Without a detailed investigation, critical pieces of information may be missed.
Second, has anyone explored whether a vehicle defect might have played a role? Mechanical issues, such as brake or steering failures, or faulty headlights, could impact a driver’s ability to avoid a pedestrian in time. While pedestrian accidents are often attributed to human error, these factors cannot be ruled out without a forensic examination of the vehicle. Ensuring the preservation of the vehicle involved is essential to confirm or exclude the possibility of a defect contributing to the collision.
Finally, has all available electronic data been collected? Modern vehicles are often equipped with event data recorders (EDRs) that can provide crucial insights into the driver’s actions, such as braking and steering inputs leading up to the collision. Additionally, surveillance cameras, traffic cameras, or nearby dashcams might have captured the incident or the moments leading up to it. Gathering and preserving this evidence quickly is vital to avoid the loss of potentially valuable information.
Pedestrian accidents like this are rarely straightforward and often involve multiple contributing factors. By ensuring a thorough investigation, exploring the possibility of mechanical issues, and securing all relevant electronic data, investigators can work toward uncovering the complete truth. For the loved ones of the individual involved, obtaining clear answers is an essential step toward understanding and closure. A diligent investigation is the least we can do to ensure no important detail is left unexamined.
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