Harris County, TX — November 28, 2025, a man was injured due to a pedestrian versus hit-and-run car accident at approximately 11:30 p.m. along Broadway Street.

According to authorities, a 37-year-old man was on foot at the Broadway Street and Glover Street intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a northbound vehicle of unknown make of model failed to yield to the pedestrian. The man was consequently struck by the motor vehicle before it allegedly fled the scene, the person(s) inside failing to stop and render aid of any sort to the victim.

The man 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 a pedestrian is hit and the driver leaves the scene, it’s easy to focus solely on the criminal aspect of the hit-and-run. But accountability doesn’t stop at identifying who fled—it should also include asking how the crash happened and whether it could have been prevented in the first place.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
In hit-and-run incidents, gathering scene evidence becomes even more important. Were there any skid marks, debris from the vehicle, or surveillance cameras nearby that might show the collision? Did investigators try to determine the vehicle’s path and speed? Without a full reconstruction, it becomes much harder to understand whether the driver had time to avoid the pedestrian—or if they made no effort at all. That level of detail can make a real difference when the facts finally come out.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
Even though the vehicle fled, it’s still possible that a mechanical or safety system failure played a role in the crash. Was the vehicle’s lighting functioning properly? Did an automatic emergency braking system fail to engage? These issues can’t be ruled out until the vehicle is found and inspected. If and when that happens, investigators should look closely at whether the vehicle contributed to the crash—not just the person behind the wheel.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
If the vehicle is eventually located, its event data recorder could reveal critical information: speed, braking, throttle input, and steering activity. GPS logs and phone usage data might also show whether the driver was distracted or impaired. Even before the vehicle is found, surveillance footage or witness cell phone videos might offer clues about the vehicle’s make, model, or behavior before and after the impact. But this kind of evidence has a short shelf life and must be gathered quickly.

Hit-and-run collisions leave behind more than unanswered legal questions—they leave behind technical ones, too. And those questions are just as important when it comes to finding out what really happened.

Takeaways:

• Hit-and-run pedestrian crashes require full scene analysis to preserve evidence and reconstruct the vehicle’s actions.
• Vehicle defects—such as lighting or braking failures—could play a role and must be investigated if the car is found.
• Vehicle data, GPS, and nearby camera footage may provide key evidence even when the driver flees.