Fort Worth, TX — November 27, 2025, Lamondrick Johnson was killed in a hit-and-run accident at about 2:30 a.m. on State Highway 180/East Lancaster Lane.

A preliminary accident report indicates that an unknown vehicle hit a pedestrian in the 2900 block of East Lancaster and kept going.

The pedestrian, 48-year-old Forest Hill resident Lamondrick Jvon Johnson, died from injuries suffered in the crash, according to the report.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

In the aftermath of any fatal crash, there’s always a search for clarity; what really happened, why it happened, and whether something crucial might have been missed. These are never easy questions, especially when the only certainty is that someone won’t be coming home again.

That’s why it’s worth asking:

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?

When a hit-and-run takes someone’s life, it's not enough to just file a report and move on. Key evidence — like debris from the fleeing vehicle, surveillance footage from nearby businesses, and statements from any late-night passersby — can be fleeting. Investigators should be mapping the scene in detail, canvassing for witnesses and working to identify the vehicle's make and model from any fragments left behind. But in many departments, the resources or training just aren’t there to do this thoroughly, especially in the early morning hours. A shallow investigation can leave more questions than answers.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?

Even in hit-and-run situations, it's possible that a mechanical failure triggered the driver’s loss of control, something as basic as failed headlights, a braking issue or steering malfunction. Of course, that doesn’t explain fleeing the scene, but it does raise the need to consider whether the crash could’ve been prevented in the first place. When the vehicle isn’t found, these questions rarely get asked, which leaves a gap in understanding what really led up to the moment of impact.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?

Traffic cameras, business security systems and dashcams from nearby vehicles might hold the only clear picture of what happened. Without the fleeing vehicle in custody, there’s no internal data to pull, but external electronic records can still tell a compelling story: who was nearby, how fast the vehicle was going, whether it swerved or braked. The difference between guessing and knowing often comes down to whether someone made the effort to gather this kind of evidence before it disappeared.

No one ever expects to be left with so many unknowns. But when critical steps get skipped in the early stages, the chance to find real answers slips away. It’s why digging deeper isn’t just a matter of process; it’s a matter of respect for the truth, no matter how difficult that truth may be to face.

Key Takeaways:

• Not all crash investigations go far enough to uncover the full story, especially in hit-and-run cases.
• Vehicle malfunctions can’t be ruled out without examining the car, even if the driver fled.
• Nearby cameras and digital data may hold vital clues that shouldn’t be overlooked.