Harris County, TX — March 5, 2025, a man was injured due to a hit-and-run car accident at approximately 10:15 p.m. along Homestead Road.

According to authorities, a 41-year-old man was traveling in a westbound Buick Lacrosse on Parker Road at the Homestead Road intersection when the accident took place.

Officials state that, for as yet unknown reasons, a northbound vehicle of unknown make or model entered the intersection at an apparently unsafe time, failing to abide by the signal indicated by the traffic light. A collision consequently took place between the front-end of the unknown vehicle and the left side of the Buick.

The 41-year-old man reportedly suffered serious injuries over the course of the accident. The unknown vehicle allegedly fled the scene, failing to stop and render aid of any sort to the victim. Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When someone is seriously hurt in a hit-and-run, it’s not just the lack of accountability that stings—it’s the gaps in understanding how the crash unfolded. A vehicle running a red light and fleeing the scene demands a deeper dive into the moments before impact, not just the aftermath.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
The key to any intersection crash is timing. If the unknown vehicle entered the intersection against the signal, investigators need to verify that with more than just assumption. Did they review traffic signal patterns, check for witness accounts, or retrieve footage from nearby cameras? Was the damage pattern on the Buick carefully examined to estimate angles and speed? In hit-and-run situations, the entire investigation hinges on whether those early steps were done thoroughly and quickly before evidence faded.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
If the fleeing vehicle is found, it's not enough to match it to the damage—it needs a full mechanical inspection. A malfunctioning brake system or unresponsive acceleration could explain why the driver entered the intersection when they shouldn’t have. That doesn’t excuse fleeing the scene, but it may explain part of what triggered the collision. The problem is, in many hit-and-run cases, if the vehicle isn't located fast, it may be repaired or hidden before these questions can even be asked.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
The Buick may hold important information—its event data recorder could show speed, brake use, and driver input in the moments before impact. This helps confirm whether the driver tried to avoid the crash or was taken completely by surprise. Just as importantly, investigators should be looking for footage from traffic cameras or nearby businesses to identify the fleeing vehicle’s make, direction of travel, and license plate if visible. That digital trail is often the only lead left when a driver vanishes into the night.

In a hit-and-run, what’s missing isn’t just the driver—it’s often the truth. And the only way to get it is by collecting every scrap of data while it’s still within reach.

3 Key Takeaways:

• Intersections crashes require detailed timing analysis and damage review to reconstruct vehicle movements.
• If the fleeing vehicle is found, mechanical inspections are critical to uncover potential defects.
• Event data from the victim’s vehicle and nearby surveillance footage can help identify and explain the crash.