Arlington, TX — October 31, 2025, Joseph Osborn was killed in a truck accident at about 7:30 a.m. in the 400 block of West Randol Mill Road.

Authorities said a construction truck hit a pedestrian who was trying to cross the street.

Pedestrian Joseph Orborn, 76, died in a local hospital on November 5 from injuries suffered in the crash, according to authorities.

The truck driver, who cooperated investigators, is not facing any charges in connection with the crash at this point, authorities said.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When someone loses their life in a street accident, especially in what should be a routine moment like crossing the road, it naturally leads to tough questions. Not just about what happened, but about how deeply anyone has looked into why it happened, and whether anything was missed that might have prevented it.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? It's not clear whether the investigators treated this as a complex case or a routine incident. When a pedestrian is hit, especially during morning traffic, it's important to go beyond surface-level conclusions. That means reconstructing the scene carefully, reviewing the truck's position and movement before the impact, and assessing whether the driver’s attention or decisions played a role. Not all agencies have the same resources or training for this kind of in-depth work, and if this case was processed quickly, that could leave important facts unexamined.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? Construction trucks are heavy, specialized vehicles and even a minor mechanical failure — like delayed braking or a sensor glitch — can make the difference between a close call and a tragedy. It's not enough to say the vehicle appeared functional. A proper mechanical inspection might reveal if the truck had any issues that affected its stopping power or response time. Without that step, there's no way to rule out the possibility that something in the vehicle itself contributed to the collision.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Many commercial vehicles now carry onboard systems that log speed, braking and even driver behavior leading up to a crash. Add to that traffic cameras, GPS logs and potential phone records, and investigators have powerful tools to clarify what really happened. But collecting and analyzing that data takes time and intention. If none of that information was gathered or reviewed, we’re left with only partial answers and a lot of assumptions.

When a person dies just trying to get across the street, it deserves more than quick closure. Serious crashes rarely come down to just one moment. They’re often the result of missed warnings, unnoticed failures or unchecked assumptions. Asking the hard questions is the only way to be sure we’re not missing something that could matter for the next person.

Key Takeaways:

• Not all crash investigations dig deep enough to uncover hidden causes.
• Mechanical problems in trucks need to be ruled out with proper inspections.
• Electronic records can clarify events but often go unexamined.