Bexar County, TX — June 24, 2024, Tiffany Sermino was injured due to a car accident just before 1:30 p.m. along Culebra Road.
According to authorities, 37-year-old Tiffany Sermino was traveling in an eastbound Dodge Ram pickup truck on Culebra Road at the Canterbury Road intersection when the accident took place. A westbound Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck was attempting a left turn to head south on Canterbury. Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, a collision occurred between the front-left quarter of the Silverado and the front-left of the Dodge.
Sermino reportedly sustained serious injuries due to the collision. A 10-year-old boy who had been a passenger in the Dodge may have been injured, as well. They were both transported to local medical facilities by EMS in order to receive necessary treatment. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Left-turn crashes between two pickup trucks don’t always leave behind a clear story—especially when they happen mid-day at a busy intersection. When someone is seriously injured and a child may be involved, it’s all the more important to make sure that what really happened is thoroughly examined, not just assumed.
Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
If the Silverado was turning left across traffic, the question becomes whether it had enough time to clear the lane or misjudged the speed and distance of the oncoming Dodge. That’s not something you can confirm from vehicle damage alone. Was there a full scene reconstruction? Did investigators determine speeds, reaction times, or point of impact? Without that level of detail, it’s easy to assign blame based on direction instead of actual behavior.
Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
If the Silverado entered the intersection but failed to clear it in time, it’s worth asking whether the driver was dealing with an equipment failure—anything from a throttle delay to a steering or brake issue. On the other side, if the Dodge Ram couldn’t slow down as expected, that may point to a problem with its braking system. These possibilities don’t show themselves without a mechanical inspection, and if that wasn’t done, a contributing cause may still be missing from the picture.
Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Both trucks likely carry event data recorders capable of showing speed, braking, steering input, and throttle use. That data could help clarify whether either driver had time—and tried—to avoid the crash, or if one of the vehicles behaved unexpectedly. In crashes where timing and judgment are in dispute, the black box often provides the only neutral record of events. If that data wasn’t preserved quickly, critical evidence may already be lost.
Mid-day intersection crashes shouldn’t be treated like routine fender benders—especially when someone is seriously hurt. The difference between guesswork and real answers often comes down to whether someone asked the right questions early enough.
- Left-turn crashes depend on precise timing and vehicle behavior—not just right-of-way.
- Undetected mechanical issues may influence how quickly a vehicle can accelerate or stop.
- Onboard vehicle data can clarify speed, braking, and steering input before impact.
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