Wichita Falls, TX — January 13, 2026, Mary Perez lost her life in a pedestrian versus car accident at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Seymour Road.

According to authorities, 70-year-old Mary Perez was crossing the street at the Seymour Road and Arthur Street intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the woman became pinned between the front-end of one vehicle and the rear-end of another. She reportedly sustained critical injuries due to the collision and was transported to a local medical facility by EMS in order to receive immediate treatment. However, she was ultimately unable to overcome the severity of her injuries, having later been declared deceased.

Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a pedestrian ends up pinned between two vehicles, something went very wrong. Situations like this don’t just happen—they result from a breakdown in awareness, control, or both. The challenge is figuring out which one—and whether that information is being pursued as carefully as it should be.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
A pedestrian pinned between vehicles demands more than a standard report. Investigators should be working to determine the movement of each vehicle, the position of the pedestrian, and what sequence of actions led to the impact. Were vehicle paths reconstructed? Were witnesses interviewed to establish whether either driver had time to react? Without that kind of detailed analysis, key facts can go unrecorded, and the story can default to speculation rather than evidence.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
When a driver strikes a pedestrian and pushes them into another vehicle, there’s a chance something didn’t function the way it should have. Did the brakes engage properly? Were the parking systems working? If the vehicle lurched forward unexpectedly or failed to stop in time, that might point to a mechanical or electronic issue. These scenarios aren't rare, but they often go unexplored unless someone performs a full inspection of both vehicles involved.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
In a case where the outcome was this severe, vehicle data becomes crucial. Telemetry from either car could show braking, throttle input, and speed just before the crash. That data can help determine whether the driver tried to avoid the pedestrian or whether the vehicle failed to respond. If a phone or GPS system was in use, those logs could also reveal distraction or inattention. Traffic cameras in the area might even capture the moment of impact—if someone acts fast enough to retrieve it.

When a pedestrian dies in a crash that could have involved multiple points of failure, it's not enough to accept the outcome without understanding the cause. A full investigation isn’t just good practice—it’s the only way to get closer to the truth.

Takeaways:

• Crashes involving pedestrians pinned between vehicles require full scene reconstructions and movement analysis.
• Vehicle malfunctions like brake failure or unexpected acceleration should be investigated through inspection.
• Electronic data and camera footage can help confirm how the crash unfolded and whether it could have been avoided.