Harris County, TX — December 21, 2025, Liza Gonzales was killed due to a pedestrian versus car accident at approximately 12:15 a.m. along State Highway 225.

According to authorities, 43-year-old Liza Gonzales had exited her vehicle and was on foot along S.H. 225 in the vicinity of Allen Genoa Road when the accident took place.Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, Gonzales was struck by an eastbound Honda Civic.

Gonzales, who had reportedly sustained fatal injuries due to the collision, was declared deceased at the scene. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Early-morning incidents along busy roadways often leave behind more uncertainty than clarity. When someone is killed while on foot near a highway, it’s important to examine all the circumstances—not just what’s immediately visible at the scene. Getting to the truth means asking deeper questions, even when details are limited.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
The critical question is whether the investigation went beyond surface-level observation. A pedestrian struck on a highway at night raises multiple possibilities that demand careful analysis. Was the crash site fully mapped and documented? Were the vehicle’s movements and the pedestrian’s position before the impact reconstructed with precision? Not every investigative team is equipped for that level of detail, and depending on the agency or shift, important factors may be left unexamined.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
It’s easy to default to the assumption that a pedestrian’s presence on a highway is the primary issue. But what if the driver tried to brake and couldn’t? What if the car’s headlights or other safety systems failed to operate properly? Without a mechanical inspection, there’s no way to rule out defects like brake problems, steering malfunctions, or sensor failures. These factors rarely show up in initial reports but can be critical to understanding what really happened.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Most modern cars store pre-crash data like speed, braking, and steering inputs. That information can reveal whether the driver made any attempt to avoid the collision. On top of that, traffic camera footage, GPS logs, and phone usage records might clarify how the vehicle approached the scene or whether distraction played a role. All of this data has a shelf life—it has to be requested quickly before it’s lost.

When someone dies under unusual circumstances, it’s tempting to accept the simplest explanation. But meaningful answers usually lie in the details that only surface when someone asks the harder questions.

Takeaways:

• Serious investigations should include full scene reconstruction, not just surface observations.
• Mechanical failures may play a role, even in crashes involving pedestrians.
• Vehicle and phone data can provide essential insight into what the driver was doing before the crash.