Fort Worth, TX — March 10, 2025, a pedestrian was injured in a car accident about 4:15 a.m. in the 7900 block of Calmont Avenue.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2016 Ford Fusion was heading west near Ballington Drive when it hit a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a 26-year-old woman, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.

The Ford driver was not hurt, the report states.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Tarrant County crash at this time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Crashes involving pedestrians, especially during early morning hours, tend to leave behind more questions than answers. The steps investigators take in the aftermath are critical to understanding not just what happened, but why.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? When a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle, especially in the early hours of the morning, investigators should go beyond basic scene documentation. That means reconstructing the vehicle’s movements, mapping distances and examining whether the driver had a clear line of sight, or whether fatigue or distraction might have played a role. It’s not clear whether officers in this case took such measures or simply noted where the car stopped and moved on. The depth of that early response can make or break any chance of getting to the truth.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? Even when a car appears to be in working order, subtle mechanical issues can go unnoticed until it's too late. Problems with braking systems, headlight malfunctions or even faulty pedestrian detection features in newer cars can all affect how a driver responds in a split second. Without a careful inspection of the Ford involved, there's no way to know whether the car's systems did what they were supposed to do, or failed when it mattered most.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Modern vehicles, especially from 2016 onward, often carry data that can be crucial after a crash. Things like braking activity, speed and driver inputs in the moments before impact are all recorded. Pairing that with GPS or traffic camera footage could clarify whether the driver had time to react or if the pedestrian entered the roadway unexpectedly. If investigators haven't accessed that data, they're missing a major piece of the puzzle.

Getting answers in a crash like this takes more than just checking off a few boxes. It takes patience, thoroughness and a willingness to ask hard questions about what really happened and why. Without that, all that’s left is guesswork.

Key Takeaways:

• Police need to fully reconstruct the scene to understand what led to a pedestrian being hit.
• The Ford involved should be inspected for possible mechanical or sensor issues.
• Digital data from the car or nearby cameras could reveal what happened just before the crash.