Corinth, TX — November 4, 2025, a pedestrian was injured in a car accident at about 6:20 p.m. on southbound Interstate 35.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2025 Kia K5 hit a pedestrian near Lake Sharon Road.

The pedestrian, a 57-year-old man, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report. His name has not been made public yet.

The Kia driver was not hurt, the report states.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Denton County crash at this time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

After any serious crash involving a pedestrian, the aftermath always leaves more questions than answers, especially when the available details are thin. Too often, initial reports focus solely on the surface facts without unpacking the complex dynamics that led up to the incident. That's why a deeper look is essential.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? It’s unclear whether investigators went beyond the basics here. A proper analysis would involve more than just documenting where the crash occurred. It should include mapping out the scene in detail, examining how the pedestrian came to be in the roadway and evaluating whether the driver had time and opportunity to react. Investigators with the right tools and training can reconstruct the events second by second. But not all crash teams operate at that level, and without that diligence, critical context may be lost.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? It’s possible the Kia operated exactly as intended, but assumptions can’t take the place of a mechanical inspection. Even subtle failures, like a delay in collision detection systems or a fault in automated emergency braking, can tip the scale in moments like this. When someone on foot is involved, the stakes for mechanical integrity are even higher. Without a thorough inspection, there's no way to know if the vehicle’s systems helped, failed or simply did nothing at all.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Modern vehicles like the Kia K5 carry a wealth of electronic data. That includes whether the car detected an obstacle, how fast it was moving and whether the driver attempted to steer or brake. If the driver was distracted, GPS or phone metadata could fill in gaps that eyewitness accounts can’t. Traffic or surveillance cameras in the area might also hold valuable footage. But if no one makes the effort to gather that digital trail, opportunities to understand what really happened slip away.

It's in these quiet moments, after the headlines fade, that the hard questions need asking. When a person ends up in critical condition, the process can’t stop at “what” happened. It has to push further into “why.”

Key Takeaways:

• A detailed reconstruction can show whether the crash could have been avoided.
• Mechanical systems in modern cars should always be reviewed after serious crashes.
• Data from the vehicle and surrounding tech can reveal what actions were taken, or not taken, before impact.