Bexar County, TX — September 21, 2025, Angel Lee Ramirez was killed due to a pedestrian versus hit-and-run car accident at about 1:00 a.m. on S.H. 16.

According to authorities, 24-year-old Angel Lee Ramirez was on foot along S.H. 16 in the vicinity south of the McCaughan Road intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, Ramirez was struck by a northbound Toyota Tundra. The pickup truck allegedly fled the scene, the person(s) inside failing to stop and render aid of any sort to the victim. Ramirez reportedly sustained fatal injuries as a result of the collision. The suspect vehicle apparently has damage to it's front-right quarter and part of its fender and right headlight are missing. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When someone is struck and killed by a vehicle that doesn’t stop, the tragedy is obvious. But even once the suspect vehicle is identified, the deeper questions remain: How did the crash happen—and was it truly unavoidable?

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
In a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian, a full crash scene analysis is critical. Did investigators determine where the pedestrian was walking—on the shoulder, crossing the road, or possibly even in a lane? Were lighting conditions and vehicle approach angles assessed? Did officers analyze debris patterns and damage to determine the vehicle’s likely speed and direction? Without mapping the scene and reconstructing the moment of impact, it’s difficult to understand whether the driver had time to avoid the collision—or if the pedestrian’s position was even visible.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
Even if the driver fled the scene, it’s still necessary to ask whether a mechanical issue contributed to the crash itself. Could the Tundra’s headlights or steering systems have failed, making it harder to detect or avoid a pedestrian in low light? Did any advanced driver assistance features—like pedestrian detection or emergency braking—fail to activate? These are serious questions, especially when a crash ends in a fatality. But if the vehicle isn’t recovered quickly and properly examined, those answers may be lost forever.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Modern vehicles like the Toyota Tundra typically store crash-related data such as speed, throttle input, brake activity, and safety system engagement. If that data is retrieved, it could reveal whether the driver made any attempt to avoid the pedestrian or whether the vehicle’s systems tried to intervene. Street-level surveillance cameras or dashcams from passing vehicles could also show the crash or its lead-up. But collecting that kind of evidence takes fast, deliberate action—something that doesn’t always happen in the first critical hours.

A fatal hit-and-run is more than just a criminal case. It's a moment that demands a full investigation—not just into who left the scene, but into whether anything else could or should have prevented the crash from happening in the first place.

Takeaways:

• Pedestrian hit-and-runs require full scene reconstruction to determine impact visibility and avoidability.
• Mechanical or safety system failures could contribute and must be investigated.
• Vehicle data and local camera footage may hold vital answers about how the crash unfolded.