Dallas, TX — February 23, 2025, a boy was injured in a pedestrian versus pickup truck accident sometime in the evening along Wheatland Road.

According to authorities, a 13-year-old boy was on foot walking in the grassy median of Wheatland Road in the vicinity of the Indian Ridge Trail intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, as the boy stepped off of the curb and into the roadway, he was allegedly struck by a silver, extended cab pickup truck. The pickup apparently fled the scene, the person(s) inside failing to stop and render aid of any sort to the victim.

The boy suffered serious injuries due to the collision and was transported to a local medical facility by EMS in order to receive necessary treatment. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When I read about a crash like the one in Dallas that left a 13-year-old boy seriously injured, many people might assume it was simply a case of a pedestrian stepping into the roadway at the wrong time. While that is possible, a hit-and-run crash like this leaves more questions than answers. Instead of jumping to conclusions, it's important to ask the right questions to ensure that all potential contributing factors are properly examined. To that end, there are three critical questions that need to be considered.

First, did the authorities conduct a thorough investigation? In hit-and-run cases, law enforcement must rely on witness statements, surveillance footage, and physical evidence left at the scene to identify the fleeing driver. Have investigators made efforts to locate nearby security or traffic cameras? Have they collected any vehicle debris left behind? A detailed investigation is the best chance of finding the responsible party and holding them accountable.

Second, has anyone explored the possibility of a vehicle defect? While it’s clear that the driver left the scene, it’s also worth considering whether any mechanical failures—such as faulty brakes or steering issues—played a role in the crash. If the pickup was already having trouble before the impact, that information could be important to the investigation. Unfortunately, if the suspect vehicle isn't located, these factors may never be examined.

Lastly, have investigators gathered all available electronic data? Surveillance footage from nearby businesses or homes, as well as dashcam recordings from other drivers, could help identify the pickup. Additionally, if the victim had a phone or smartwatch, location data might help confirm exactly where he was when the crash occurred. If law enforcement doesn’t act quickly to gather this evidence, it may be lost, making it harder to determine what really happened.

At the end of the day, answering these questions could be essential to understanding what really happened and why. A thorough examination of all three of these issues—including the quality of police investigations, possible vehicle defects, and electronic data—is the least that can be done to ensure that those affected by the crash receive the clarity they deserve.