Bexar County, TX — April 8, 2025, a man was injured in a pedestrian versus hit-and-run car accident at approximately 9:00 p.m. along General McMullen Drive.

According to authorities, a 28-year-old man was on foot along General McMullen Drive in the vicinity north of the Castroville Road intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, the man was struck by a southbound vehicle of unknown make or model. The vehicle allegedly fled the scene, the person(s) inside failing to stop and render aid of any sort to the victim. The pedestrian 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 driver hits someone on foot and keeps going, the act itself is a crime. But to truly understand what happened, the investigation needs to look well beyond the moment of impact.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
In a hit-and-run, the scene is the best chance to collect leads before they disappear. That means documenting any tire marks, debris, or paint transfers, and mapping where the victim came to rest. Even small vehicle fragments can help identify the make and model. The thoroughness of this work can vary, but when the suspect vehicle isn’t known, it’s critical to give the scene the same attention as any major felony investigation.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
If the vehicle is eventually found, there’s value in asking whether something malfunctioned before the driver struck the pedestrian. Defective headlights, failed brakes, or faulty detection systems can all play a role in why a driver didn’t avoid or even notice someone in the roadway. A mechanical inspection might not excuse fleeing the scene, but it can help explain the collision itself.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Even before the suspect vehicle is located, investigators can work from other data sources—nearby traffic or security cameras, license plate readers, or even witness dashcams. If the vehicle is recovered later, its event data recorder, GPS history, and connected phone records could show exactly what happened in the seconds before impact. The challenge is that all of this evidence is time-sensitive, and once it’s gone, it’s gone for good.

The hit-and-run may be the headline, but understanding why the collision happened—and preserving every scrap of evidence—is just as important.

Takeaways:

• A hit-and-run scene needs to be documented with the precision of a major crime investigation.
• Vehicle defects, if present, can shape the events leading to a collision.
• Camera footage, sensors, and onboard vehicle data must be secured quickly to preserve the truth.