San Antonio, TX — July 22, 2025, a pedestrian was injured in a hit-and-run accident at about 1 a.m. in the 3200 block of Culebra Road.

A preliminary accident report indicates that an unknown vehicle hit a pedestrian near St. Mary's University.

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

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Moments like these often leave communities with more questions than answers. When someone is seriously hurt and the person responsible flees, it’s not just an act of disregard. It’s a barrier to finding out what truly happened. Real accountability starts with real investigation.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? When a driver leaves the scene, it forces investigators to rely heavily on what’s left behind. Did officers laser-map the area to reconstruct the vehicle’s likely path? Were nearby surveillance cameras canvassed thoroughly? What efforts were made to identify the make and model based on any debris or marks? These are the kinds of deep-dive steps that can make or break an investigation. The challenge is that not every agency has the same resources, or the same level of crash reconstruction expertise. That inconsistency can leave gaps.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? When a crash involves a driver who doesn't stick around, it’s natural to focus on the human factor. But what if part of the reason for the collision was a mechanical failure? A vehicle with a faulty braking system or misfiring sensors could behave unpredictably, even more so if the driver panicked and fled. Without the vehicle in hand, it’s tough to know, but that doesn’t mean the question shouldn’t be asked. Defects don’t leave fingerprints, but they can leave patterns if someone’s looking.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? In a hit-and-run, technology can do a lot of the legwork, if it’s used. Were any nearby traffic cameras pulled for footage? Did investigators scan the area for parked cars with dash cams? What about data from nearby cell towers that might point to a passing vehicle? These tools often go underused, especially in the early hours after a crash when time matters most. Knowing whether they were tapped could make the difference between a cold trail and a solid lead.

As the dust settles, it’s these unanswered questions that shape the future of the case. When someone’s badly hurt, it’s not just about catching the driver. It’s about understanding how and why the crash happened. That only comes with pressure applied in the right places.

Key Takeaways:

• Police need to do more than take notes. They need to reconstruct and review footage to find what the driver left behind.
• Even in a hit-and-run, mechanical issues could have played a role and deserve scrutiny.
• Surveillance footage, dash cams and cell data could all hold answers, if anyone’s asked for them.