Tarrant County, TX — January 4, 2026, a man was killed in a pedestrian versus hit-and-run car accident at approximately 6:15 p.m. along Ephriham Avenue.

According to authorities, a man was on foot at the Ephriham Avenue and NW 24th Street intersection when the accident took place.

Details surrounding the accident remain scarce. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, the man was struck by two separate motor vehicles. One of the vehicles allegedly fled the scene, the person(s) inside failing to stop and render aid of any sort to the victim.

The man, who had sustained fatal injuries due to the collisions, was reportedly declared deceased at the scene.

Additional information pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim—is not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a pedestrian is hit not once, but twice—and one of those drivers flees the scene—the circumstances demand far more than a surface-level investigation. It’s not just about who left and who stayed. It’s about understanding how two separate impacts could occur in the first place, and whether either could have been avoided.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
With two vehicles involved, the scene becomes much more complex. Investigators should have mapped both impact zones, determined the sequence of collisions, and examined physical evidence like vehicle debris, shoe drag marks, or skid impressions. It’s critical to understand whether the victim was in the roadway for a prolonged period or if both strikes happened in quick succession. If any of this wasn’t documented, then the full picture may never come into focus.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
When a driver fails to avoid a pedestrian—especially in what should have been a visible, controlled intersection—it’s fair to question whether the vehicle responded as it should have. Could one of the vehicles have had faulty headlights, non-functional brakes, or a malfunction in a pedestrian detection system? These questions matter even more if the driver fled—sometimes, panic stems from something going wrong with the car itself.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
This kind of multi-vehicle, pedestrian-involved crash should trigger a push to recover any vehicle event data, dash cam footage, and nearby surveillance feeds. Even partial clips can help establish the sequence of events. Cell phone records may also show whether one of the drivers was distracted at the moment of impact. Given that one driver fled, any available digital evidence becomes even more valuable to establish facts and find accountability.

Two impacts, one fatal outcome, and an unanswered question about who—or what—could have prevented it. The investigation can’t afford to stop at the basics.

Takeaways:

• Double-impact crashes require careful scene reconstruction to understand how events unfolded.
• Mechanical or system issues in either vehicle may have contributed to the inability to avoid the pedestrian.
• Surveillance and vehicle data are critical in cases where a driver flees and key details are missing.