Dallas, TX — December 5, 2025, a pedestrian was injured in a hit-and-run accident just before midnight in the 300 block of West Davis Street.

A preliminary accident report indicates that an eastbound 2021 Chevrolet Silverado hit a pedestrian near North Madison Avenue.

The pedestrian, a 25-year-old woman, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report. Her name has not been made public yet.

The report does not include any information about the Chevrolet driver.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

After serious crashes, especially those involving vulnerable road users, there's often a rush to explain what happened based on limited facts. But that urgency can sometimes come at the expense of a full investigation, one that digs beneath the surface and asks harder questions. Every detail matters, especially when someone walks away with life-changing injuries and no clear account of who caused them.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? In pedestrian collisions like this, determining exactly how the impact happened takes more than just noting skid marks or the final position of the body. It’s unclear whether investigators reconstructed the vehicle’s path or gathered surveillance footage from nearby businesses. Since the driver left the scene, it’s even more important that investigators put time into scene analysis, witness canvassing and mapping out every second leading up to the moment of impact. Not every agency has the same training or bandwidth to do this thoroughly. Some may overlook key elements simply due to lack of experience.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? We know the vehicle involved was a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado, but without finding that truck and inspecting it, no one can rule out mechanical issues. A failure in the braking system, a malfunction in pedestrian detection sensors (if equipped) or even faulty steering components could have played a role. Of course, that doesn’t excuse leaving the scene, but it’s still a crucial angle that shouldn’t be ignored if the vehicle is eventually located.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Modern trucks like the Silverado typically carry engine control modules and advanced driver assistance systems that can log things like braking, speed and steering at the time of a crash. Paired with nearby traffic or security cameras, and possibly the pedestrian’s phone GPS data, this kind of digital evidence can paint a much clearer picture of what happened. It’s not clear whether investigators have pursued these avenues, or even have access to the vehicle to begin that process.

As frustrating as unanswered questions can be, what matters most now is that those responsible for investigating this crash aren’t settling for the obvious. When someone is seriously hurt and the driver disappears into the night, the least the system can do is exhaust every possible lead.

3 Takeaways:

• Hit-and-run crashes demand especially thorough investigations that go beyond the basics.
• A mechanical issue in the fleeing vehicle might have contributed, but only a proper inspection can confirm that.
• Digital tools like engine control modules and camera footage can provide answers, but only if someone takes the time to gather them.