Lubbock, TX — January 12, 2026, Felipe Perez was injured in a car accident at about 3:50 p.m. in the 2700 block of 82nd Street.

Authorities said a pedestrian was hit by a car near Boston Avenue.

The pedestrian, 28-year-old Felipe Perez, suffered serious injuries in the crash, according to authorities.

No other injuries were reported.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the accident, but the driver of the car is not facing any charges related to the crash at this time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When someone gets seriously hurt in a crash, it's natural to wonder how it could have been prevented. Often, what seems like a simple incident turns out to be more complex once all the facts are brought to light. That’s why it’s worth asking a few questions that don’t always come up in early reports.

Did investigators go beyond the basics? When a pedestrian is struck in the middle of the afternoon, it raises important questions about what steps were taken to understand the crash fully. Did investigators trace the vehicle’s path using precise tools like laser measurements? Did they look into the driver’s behavior before the impact: whether they were speeding, distracted or perhaps struggling to control the vehicle? Not all officers are trained equally in complex crash reconstruction, and when time is limited, critical evidence can be missed.

Could a vehicle defect have played a role? It’s not always driver error. Sometimes, things go wrong with the vehicle itself, like a sudden brake failure, a steering glitch or a faulty sensor that fails to alert the driver to a person in the road. Unless someone physically inspects the car’s systems after a crash like this, those issues often go unnoticed. With no visible damage, it’s easy for deeper mechanical problems to slip through the cracks.

Has all the electronic data been reviewed? Today’s vehicles carry a wealth of information. From onboard computers to app-connected GPS logs, there’s often a clear digital trail showing whether the driver braked, swerved or even had their phone in use at the time. Traffic cameras or nearby surveillance footage might also paint a fuller picture. Without pulling this data, conclusions about what really happened can come up short.

As with any serious crash, the surface story rarely tells it all. Asking the right questions, and demanding complete answers, can uncover truths that make future incidents less likely.

Key Takeaways:

• Not all crash investigations dig deep enough to explain what really happened.
• Car problems can cause sudden emergencies, even if nothing looks wrong.
• Modern vehicles and street tech often hold the missing pieces of the puzzle.