Midland, TX — March 5, 2025, a pedestrian was injured in a car accident at about 9:35 p.m. on State Highway 349 Business/Rankin Highway.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2105 GMC C2500 was headed north near Hicks Avenue when it hit a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a 45-year-old woman whose name has not been made public yet, suffered serious injuries in the crash, according to the report.

The GMC driver, who was not injured, is not facing any charges related to the crash, the report states.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Midland County crash.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

In the wake of serious accidents, it’s natural to look for clarity, answers that help make sense of sudden harm. But clarity rarely comes automatically. It requires someone to dig beneath surface details, ask uncomfortable questions and challenge first impressions. Especially when a pedestrian is hurt, the key isn’t just who had the right of way; it’s whether the full story has been told.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? When a pedestrian is hit, especially at night, it's essential that investigators do more than a cursory review. They should analyze the vehicle's path, consider sight lines and map the scene in precise detail. Was the driver distracted? Did the pedestrian enter the roadway suddenly, or was there time to react? These aren't guesses; they're questions best answered through serious reconstruction work. If local officers relied only on statements and a quick scene check, critical facts may have been missed.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? People assume the car worked as it should, but assumptions can mislead. A faulty headlight, failing brakes or a delayed collision alert system could turn a near-miss into a tragedy. In a case like this, there’s no obvious reason not to check the truck inside and out. Mechanical inspections may not change what happened, but they do make sure it doesn’t happen again for the wrong reasons.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Modern vehicles and phones hold answers investigators can’t see just by standing at the scene. Was the driver using their phone? Did the vehicle attempt to brake? Traffic cameras or GPS data could offer valuable clarity. It's worth asking if anyone has retrieved and reviewed those digital breadcrumbs.

As much as we want fast answers after someone gets hurt, truth takes time and effort. When a person is hit by a car, we owe it to everyone involved to ask hard questions, not just about what happened, but about how we know it.

• Police reports can miss key facts if investigators don’t dig deep.
• Vehicle defects may play a role, even when drivers seem blameless.
• Phones, onboard data and cameras may hold the clearest picture of what actually happened.