Dallas, TX — August 17, 2025, a pedestrian was injured due to a hit-and-run car accident at approximately 10:45 p.m. along Botham Jean Boulevard.

According to authorities, a 71-year-old man was on foot in the vicinity just south of the Botham Jean Boulevard and Haven Street intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, the man was struck by a northbound vehicle of unknown make or model. The motor 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 due to 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 struck and the driver flees, the harm doesn’t stop at the crash itself. The victim is left injured without help, and investigators are left without immediate answers. Getting to the truth requires careful work that looks far beyond the first report.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?

In a hit-and-run, the physical evidence at the scene may be the best starting point. Did investigators document debris, paint chips, or tire impressions that could help identify the vehicle? Was the pedestrian’s exact location in the roadway established? Without that reconstruction, it becomes harder to understand not just who fled, but how the crash unfolded in the first place.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?

Even when a driver runs from the scene, the role of the vehicle itself still matters once it’s found. A brake malfunction, steering issue, or lighting defect could have contributed to the collision. In newer vehicles, pedestrian-detection or automatic braking systems should also be reviewed. If those systems were present but failed, that failure is part of the explanation. A detailed inspection of the vehicle, when identified, will be necessary.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?

With the vehicle still unknown, outside sources of evidence are crucial. Traffic cameras, business surveillance, or even doorbell cameras along Botham Jean Boulevard may have captured the vehicle as it fled. Once identified, the car’s event data recorder could confirm speed, braking, and steering inputs before impact. Phones or GPS records may also place it at the scene. Without securing this electronic trail quickly, key evidence may be lost.

A pedestrian hit-and-run isn’t explained by the fact of a fleeing driver alone. The real answers come from piecing together the vehicle, the data, and the sequence of events before the opportunity to do so disappears.

Takeaways:

• Careful scene reconstruction is critical, even before the vehicle is identified.
• Once found, the vehicle should be inspected for possible defects or failed safety systems.
• Cameras, GPS, and onboard data may provide the clearest record of what happened.