Harris County, TX — August 23, 2025, a man was injured due to a pedestrian versus hit-and-run car accident at approximately 9:00 p.m. along Westheimer Road.

According to authorities, a 26-year-old man was on foot along Westheimer Road between the Winrock Boulevard and Briargrove Drive intersections when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the man was struck by a westbound vehicle of unknown make or model. The pedestrian reportedly suffered serious injuries over the course of the accident. The unknown vehicle allegedly fled the scene, the person(s) inside failing to stop and render aid of any sort to the victim. 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 leaves the scene, the harm is doubled—the victim is left without help, and the truth of what happened is harder to uncover. In these situations, the only way forward is through a careful, detail-driven investigation that looks beyond the bare facts.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?

With no vehicle left behind, scene reconstruction becomes even more critical. Did investigators examine debris, tire marks, or paint fragments that could point toward the type of vehicle involved? Was the pedestrian’s path mapped in relation to the roadway to clarify how the collision unfolded? Without that work, the investigation risks stalling at “hit-and-run” without offering answers about how or why it occurred.

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

Even in hit-and-run cases, the vehicle itself may carry part of the story once located. If the driver fled because the car had a mechanical failure—like brake or steering problems—that doesn’t excuse leaving the victim, but it does affect the understanding of how the crash unfolded. For newer models, pedestrian-detection or automatic braking systems should also be reviewed. If those failed to engage, that’s a key factor in the bigger picture.

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

When the vehicle is unidentified, external data becomes the main tool. Surveillance cameras from businesses, traffic lights, or residential doorbells along Westheimer could have captured either the impact or the fleeing car. Once the vehicle is found, its event data recorder can show speed, braking, and steering input before the crash. Phones, GPS systems, or rideshare records could also place the vehicle at the scene. Collecting this evidence quickly makes the difference between speculation and fact.

A pedestrian hit-and-run is more than a crime—it’s a puzzle that can only be solved by piecing together every possible layer of evidence. The sooner those questions are asked, the clearer the answers become.

Takeaways:

• Scene reconstruction and physical evidence are essential, even when the driver flees.
• If the vehicle is found, possible defects or failed safety systems must be examined.
• Cameras, GPS, and onboard data may hold the clearest record of what happened.