San Antonio, TX — December 7, 2025, a pedestrian was injured in a hit-and-run accident just after midnight in the 6900 block of South Flores Street.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a pickup was heading southeast when it hit a pedestrian near the intersection with Harding Boulevard. The pickup did not stop after the collision.

The pedestrian, a 43-year-old man, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report. His name has not been made public yet.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

After any serious crash involving a pedestrian, it's natural to feel unsettled by how quickly a routine moment can turn fatal. Especially when a driver leaves the scene, deeper questions often remain about how the incident unfolded, and whether those questions are even being asked.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? When someone is struck in a hit-and-run, investigators are left to reconstruct the event without the benefit of the driver's account. That puts even more weight on how well the scene was processed. Did officers take time to map out the collision area, examine debris patterns and canvass nearby businesses or homes for surveillance footage? A lot hinges on how skilled and thorough the initial response was. In many departments, some officers receive specialized training in crash reconstruction, but others may rely only on basic scene documentation. If investigators didn’t go beyond surface-level observations, key clues may have been lost.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? Most people assume a driver who flees is hiding something; often intoxication or distraction. But it’s also worth considering whether a malfunction could have contributed. Was the pickup’s lighting system working properly? Did the brakes fail or steering lock up? It’s hard to know without finding the vehicle and examining it thoroughly. When a crash happens late at night, and especially when visibility is limited, mechanical issues shouldn’t be ruled out just because they aren’t obvious.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Today’s vehicles often hold key evidence in their onboard systems, everything from speed to braking to steering input. If the pickup is located, its data may help clarify what the driver did in the seconds before impact. Beyond that, digital clues may lie in phone records, traffic cameras or GPS history. These aren’t just helpful; they’re often the only way to cut through the uncertainty when a driver doesn’t stick around to explain what happened.

Every crash deserves careful scrutiny, but hit-and-runs demand even more. Without a clear account from the driver, the truth depends entirely on how deep investigators are willing to dig. That’s why asking the right questions from the start can make all the difference.

Key Takeaways:

• Not all crash scenes are investigated with equal care or training.
• Vehicle defects can’t be ruled out without a physical inspection.
• Electronic evidence often tells the story a missing driver won’t.