Kleberg County, TX — December 11, 2025, a man was injured due to a pedestrian versus car accident just after 11:30 p.m. along Brahma Boulevard (F.M. 1717).

According to authorities, a 40-year-old man was on foot at the Brahma Boulevard and Ailsie Avenue intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the man was struck by a Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck that had been traveling northbound on Brahma. He reportedly sustained serious injuries as a result of the collision.

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 walking is hit by a vehicle, especially at night, the first reaction is often to guess what went wrong. But real clarity only comes when the right questions are asked. In these situations, it’s not enough to note that a crash happened — we have to look deeper at how the crash was investigated, whether the vehicle itself could have contributed, and whether all available data was gathered before it was lost.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
In a pedestrian crash, simply documenting that a vehicle struck someone doesn’t tell us much about what led up to it. The investigation should go beyond logging the location and injuries. It should look at how the driver was operating the vehicle before impact, what the line of sight was like, and whether the driver made any attempt to brake or steer. In many overnight pedestrian crashes, those steps are skipped or only partially done, especially if officers are focused on clearing the scene quickly. Without a careful reconstruction of the crash sequence, key details about driver behavior and reaction time can remain unanswered.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
Even when a pedestrian is struck, the role of the vehicle itself should not be ignored. A malfunctioning headlight, a brake problem, or a sensor failure could all reduce the driver’s ability to see or avoid someone on foot. These kinds of issues don’t always show up without a deliberate inspection of the vehicle after the crash. If no one checked the vehicle’s systems and components, it’s possible that a hidden defect contributed to the collision.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Most modern vehicles record important information just before a crash — things like speed, braking, and steering input. That data can help establish whether the driver applied the brakes in time, whether they were distracted, or whether any safety systems were active. Cell phone data and nearby surveillance footage can also help fill in the final moments leading up to impact. But that information must be preserved quickly. If investigators don’t download the vehicle data or secure nearby video soon after the crash, it may be overwritten or lost.

Understanding what really happened in a pedestrian crash matters far beyond the initial report. Without digging into the evidence and asking tough questions, assumptions can stand in for facts, and the real causes of harm may never be uncovered.

Key Takeaways:

• A full crash investigation should include driver actions and scene reconstruction, not just impact details.
• Vehicle systems and potential defects need to be ruled out through inspection.
• Onboard and nearby electronic data can provide critical insight — but only if gathered promptly.