San Antonio, TX — March 28, 2025, one person was injured in a truck accident at about 6:15 p.m. on F.M. 1346 at North Foster Road.
Authorities said a 2022 Honda NVA motorcycle crashed into the trailer of a semi-truck that was turning left on Foster Road.
The motorcycle, whose name has not been made public yet, was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, according to authorities.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the crash. The accident is still under investigation.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When a motorcyclist crashes into a turning semi-truck, most people are quick to assume the biker was at fault for speeding or not paying attention. But in my experience, that assumption often misses some of the most important legal questions, starting with whether the truck driver made a safe and legal turn in the first place.
A left turn by an 18-wheeler is no small maneuver. It takes time, space and — critically — good judgment. The law requires commercial drivers to ensure the path is clear before they start turning. That includes checking for oncoming vehicles and making sure they can complete the turn without putting others in harm’s way. When a motorcyclist ends up hitting the side of the trailer, one of the first questions I ask is: Was the trailer already blocking the roadway when the rider arrived, or did the rider fail to see it in time?
The answer matters because it shifts the legal focus. If the trailer was stretched across the road and hard to see — especially during fading daylight at 6:15 p.m. — then visibility becomes a serious concern. Was the trailer properly lit? Did it have reflective markings? Was the driver using turn signals? These aren’t nitpicks: they’re legally significant details that can determine liability.
I’ve worked on cases where investigators failed to gather this kind of evidence, leaving families in the dark. That’s why it’s so important for authorities to obtain dashcam footage, crash scene measurements and even engine control module data from the truck to understand its speed and braking patterns during the turn. They should also pull cell phone records to rule out distraction and interview witnesses to piece together the sequence of events.
What often gets overlooked is the question of training. Was the truck driver adequately trained to judge gaps in traffic? Did the trucking company have policies in place about making turns at intersections like this one, especially during busy traffic hours? The employer’s role in preparing the driver — and setting expectations for safety — can be just as important as what happened in the moments before the crash.
The bottom line is that just because a motorcycle hit the truck doesn’t mean the motorcyclist is automatically at fault. A turning truck presents a serious hazard if it’s not operated correctly. And unless the investigation digs deeper than surface-level assumptions, there’s a real risk the root cause gets missed.
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