Collin County, TX — May 2, 2025, a man was killed in a pedestrian versus car accident at approximately 9:30 p.m. along Stacy Road.

According to authorities, a 40-year-old man was on foot on Stacy Road in the vicinity of the State Highway 5 intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the man was struck by an eastbound GMC Acadia. He reportedly sustained fatal 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 crashes like this happen—particularly involving a pedestrian on a well-traveled roadway at night—it’s common to focus solely on the presence of the person in the roadway. But in my experience, especially when a fatality occurs, the more pressing question isn’t just that the person was struck—it’s why the driver didn’t avoid the collision. To understand what might have happened on Stacy Road in Collin County, three key questions must be asked.

First, did investigators thoroughly examine the lighting and visibility conditions at the time of the crash? At 9:30 p.m., natural light would have been minimal. Were streetlights functioning in the area? Were there any obstructions—like vegetation, curves, or parked vehicles—that could have affected the driver’s view? Was the pedestrian wearing visible clothing? These environmental factors are critical to understanding how much time the driver reasonably had to react.

Second, has anyone looked into whether a mechanical failure may have played a role? If the GMC Acadia experienced a brake malfunction, headlight failure, or steering issue, it could have limited the driver’s ability to avoid a collision. These issues are often overlooked unless the vehicle undergoes a full forensic examination before any repairs or adjustments are made.

Finally, has all available electronic and digital data been preserved and reviewed? Modern vehicles like the Acadia typically include event data recorders that capture vital pre-crash data such as speed, braking force, throttle position, and steering input. That information can help determine whether the driver took action to avoid the pedestrian and how the vehicle responded. Investigators should also check for nearby surveillance cameras or dashcams that may provide visual evidence of the events leading up to the impact.

Answering these three questions is critical to making sure that no stone is left unturned in understanding the causes of a crash like this. Serious wrecks deserve serious investigation, not assumptions. Getting clear answers to these questions is crucial for those seeking to understand what happened and why—and it's the least that can be done to help those affected find the clarity and closure they deserve.