San Antonio, TX — June 20, 2025, one person was injured in a tow truck accident at about 8:30 a.m. at Southwest Military Drive and Norma Street.
Authorities said a tow truck hit a motorized scooter at the intersection.
The scooter rider was hospitalized in critical condition after the crash, according to authorities. His name has not been made public yet.
The tow truck driver, who is cooperating with investigators, is not facing any charges at this time, authorities said.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Bexar County crash.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When people hear about a crash between a tow truck and a scooter, their first thought is usually: How does something like that even happen? A scooter is small, slow and hard to see, but a professional tow truck driver is supposed to know that and drive accordingly. Right now, there are more questions than answers about this crash, but that just makes it more important to focus on what an investigation should look for.
First and foremost, how did the impact occur at the intersection? Was the tow truck turning? Was the scooter already in the intersection? Did either party have a red light or fail to yield? Authorities haven’t said, and until those facts are nailed down, it’s impossible to draw conclusions.
Next, we have to ask what kind of investigative tools are available. Tow trucks are commercial vehicles, and many are equipped with dash cameras or GPS logging systems. Those can show the truck’s speed, direction and driver behavior in the seconds before the crash. Was the driver distracted? Was he on the phone? That’s not something the public can see just by looking at a damaged scooter, but it’s something investigators can find out by checking phone records and in-cab footage.
It’s also worth asking about the driver’s background. Was he properly trained to handle a vehicle of that size? What hiring practices does the company follow before putting someone behind the wheel? In my experience, some companies cut corners on both, and that can lead to terrible outcomes. I’ve worked on cases where drivers had no business being on the road, either because they were underqualified or had a track record of safety violations. In those situations, the company’s choices, not just the driver’s actions, were the real problem.
I want to be clear: none of this is speculation about what did happen here. But these are the questions that need answers if we want to get to the truth of what caused the crash, and who should be held responsible for it.
Key Takeaways:
- It’s not clear how the collision between the tow truck and the scooter occurred or who had the right of way.
- Critical evidence could include dash cam footage, GPS logs and cell phone records.
- Investigators should examine the driver’s training, experience and the company’s hiring procedures.
- Until more details come out, there’s no way to say who’s responsible; only that a full investigation is essential.
