Harris County, TX — March 12, 2025, a pedestrian was injured due to a hit-and-run car accident just before 3:15 a.m. along Woodforest Boulevard.

According to authorities, a 33-year-old man was on foot in the vicinity of the Woodforest Boulevard and Uvalde Road intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a northbound vehicle of unknown make or model failed to appropriately control its speed. It was consequently involved in an accident in which it apparently struck the pedestrian. The unknown vehicle 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 over the course of the accident. 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

Hit-and-run crashes are among the hardest to untangle. With no driver present and the striking vehicle gone, investigators have to rely on the evidence left behind to piece together the truth. That makes thoroughness at the scene absolutely critical.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
It isn’t enough to note that a pedestrian was struck. Investigators should have scoured the roadway for physical evidence like paint chips, broken headlight glass, or mirror fragments that could help identify the vehicle. Canvassing the area for security or traffic cameras is just as important, especially at intersections where surveillance is common. If those steps weren’t taken promptly, valuable evidence may already have been lost.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
Until the unknown vehicle is found, the condition of its brakes, lights, or steering system can’t be evaluated. But if the car is eventually located, it will be important to determine whether equipment failure contributed to the crash. For example, malfunctioning headlights or failed brakes might have made it impossible for the driver to avoid the pedestrian. Without that inspection, questions about whether the crash was purely driver negligence remain unanswered.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Even without the suspect vehicle, there are still digital trails worth pursuing. Traffic cameras, nearby business surveillance, and license plate readers may have captured the fleeing car. Phone tower records could also provide leads. If the car is eventually identified, its onboard data recorder could reveal speed, braking, and steering inputs at the time of impact. Collecting this type of evidence is often the difference between a dead-end case and one that leads to accountability.

Crashes like this show how fragile the truth can be in hit-and-run cases. The answers exist—but only if investigators take the time to chase every possible lead.

Key Takeaways:

• Hit-and-run investigations rely heavily on scene evidence and nearby cameras.
• If the vehicle is located, brakes, lights, and steering must be inspected.
• Surveillance, phone data, and event recorders may hold the missing answers.