Fort Worth, TX — March 26, 2025, a pedestrian was injured in a hit-and-run accident at about 10:15 p.m. on East Berry Street near Interstate 35W.

A preliminary accident report indicates a 2010 Toyota Tacoma was heading west on Berry Street when it hit a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a 30-year-old woman whose name has not been made public yet, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.

The driver of the Toyota pickup has not been identified, the report states.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When someone is seriously hurt in a hit-and-run, it’s not just the physical injuries that raise concern. It’s the troubling sense that critical facts may be left behind. Crashes like this one always deserve a closer look, especially when answers are few and accountability remains uncertain.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? With the driver still unidentified, the burden on investigators is even heavier. A proper investigation in a pedestrian hit-and-run should involve more than scanning the area and taking statements. Did they map the crash site in detail? Were local surveillance cameras reviewed, and was the lighting condition analyzed to understand what a driver should have seen? Some departments have the tools and training to dig deep into crash dynamics. Others may not go far beyond surface-level reviews. That difference can mean the truth never comes to light.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? Even when the driver leaves the scene, it’s still worth asking if something about the vehicle itself played a role. In a collision involving a 2010 pickup, brake issues, steering problems or faulty headlights could be relevant. Has the vehicle even been located for a mechanical inspection? That’s not just about finding someone to blame. It’s about ensuring no underlying failure contributed to what happened.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? These days, many vehicles, even older ones, can hold onto valuable information. Was the truck equipped with any sort of engine control module? Did surrounding businesses or traffic cameras capture the incident? And was there any attempt to trace the driver's whereabouts using toll records or cell phone activity? If those avenues haven’t been explored, it’s possible that key clues remain hidden in plain sight.

What matters most after a serious injury is finding solid ground: facts that help everyone understand what really happened. When those facts are missing, it's not just justice that’s delayed. It’s the opportunity to learn, to improve and to prevent something similar from happening again.

Takeaways:

• Not all crash investigations are equally thorough. Some miss key evidence early on.
• Mechanical issues can’t be ruled out just because a driver fled the scene.
• Phones, cameras and vehicle data often hold answers if someone knows to ask.