Dallas, TX — December 7, 2025, a pedestrian was injured in a hit-and-run accident at about 2:50 a.m. on U.S. Highway 75/Central Expressway.

A preliminary accident report indicates that an unknown vehicle was heading north when it hit an unoccupied 2012 Hyundai Sonata and a pedestrian without stopping near Caruth Haven Lane. The Hyundai had been parked in a live traffic lane.

The pedestrian, a 22-year-old man whose name has not been made public, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When serious crashes happen in the early hours of the morning, especially those involving vulnerable road users, they often raise more questions than answers. In the aftermath, it’s easy to focus on what’s immediately known, but the truth is usually buried in what hasn’t been investigated, or what’s been overlooked entirely.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? In hit-and-run cases like this, investigators are already working with limited information. But that doesn’t make a full reconstruction any less important. Was the scene laser-mapped before evidence was lost to passing traffic? Did anyone try to track the path of the unknown vehicle using debris patterns or tire marks? And with a parked car in a live lane, it matters how long it was there, who left it and why. Not every officer is trained to pull all those threads, and without that level of detail, the big picture remains incomplete.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? Even though the striking vehicle fled, there’s still a mechanical angle worth considering. Could something have gone wrong with the parked car that left it stranded in traffic? Sometimes a stall or power loss traps a vehicle in a dangerous spot, and unless the Hyundai was inspected before being towed, no one may ever know if a defect played a part. It's not just the moving vehicle that needs scrutiny; any car involved in a crash could hold a clue.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? There’s a chance the striking vehicle passed traffic cameras or was picked up on nearby surveillance systems. That kind of footage can fill in gaps that eyewitnesses or roadside evidence can't. On the pedestrian’s side, cell phone data might clarify if he was standing still, walking or trying to reach the vehicle. Without a methodical sweep for digital records, vital context stays hidden.

The heart of any crash investigation is not just what happened. It’s how much effort went into finding out why. When serious injuries are involved and a driver has vanished, there’s no room for assumptions. Every unanswered question is a missed opportunity to understand what went wrong.

Key Takeaways:

• Not all crash investigations go deep enough to uncover key details.
• Vehicle defects should be considered, even if the vehicle wasn’t moving.
• Digital records can reveal facts that physical evidence alone can't.