Nueces County, TX — November 3, 2025, Brodrick Johnson lost his life in a pedestrian versus car accident shortly before 5:00 a.m. along Saratoga Boulevard.

According to authorities, the accident occurred in the vicinity northwest of the Saratoga Boulevard and Weber Road intersection.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, 35-year-old Brodrick Johnson—who had been on foot in the area at the time—was struck by a northwest bound Chevrolet Cruze.

Johnson reportedly suffered critical injuries due to the collision; EMS transported him to a local medical facility so he could receive immediate treatment. However, he was ultimately unable to overcome the severity of his injuries, having there been declared deceased.

Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

In the quiet hours before dawn, the streets may feel still—but traffic doesn’t stop moving. When something tragic happens in those early moments, the questions that follow aren’t just about what happened, but why it happened the way it did. Especially in incidents involving someone on foot, answers aren’t always easy to come by. That’s why it’s crucial to look beyond the surface of any initial report.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
In cases like this, it's not enough to note that someone was struck. Officers need to take a hard look at the scene: Was it properly mapped using advanced tools like laser scanners? Did investigators check the vehicle’s path of travel, or examine whether the driver had a clear line of sight? Also worth asking—was the driver’s conduct evaluated thoroughly? That includes whether they were distracted, drowsy, or otherwise impaired. Not all departments have officers trained to handle these complex pedestrian impacts, so the depth of their work can vary widely.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
Even when a vehicle seems to operate normally after an accident, that doesn't mean all systems were functioning as they should at the moment of impact. A faulty sensor, failing brakes, or even issues with automatic driving aids might cause—or fail to prevent—a collision. If no inspection was done, that’s a missed opportunity. Mechanical causes don’t leave visible skid marks or broken parts every time.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
In today's vehicles, electronic data doesn’t lie. Speed, braking, and steering inputs can all be recovered from the car’s onboard systems, provided someone takes the time to download them. And when someone is on foot, cell phone data and nearby surveillance cameras might give crucial insight into how events unfolded in the seconds before impact. If none of that information was preserved, key questions could remain forever unanswered.

Incidents like these demand more than just a line in a report—they require effort, follow-through, and a willingness to ask uncomfortable questions. Only by pressing for a full picture can we hope to learn from what went wrong.

• Not all crash investigations go deep enough to explain what really happened.
• Vehicle problems can contribute in ways that aren’t visible without an inspection.
• Electronic data can reveal the moments that matter—if someone takes the time to look.