Fort Worth, TX — December 12, 2025, a pedestrian was injured in an alleged drunk driver accident at about 10:45 p.m. in the 1300 block of Main Street/U.S. Highway 287 Business.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2002 Honda Odyssey was heading north when it hit a pedestrian at the intersection with Northside Drive.

The pedestrian, a 44-year-old man whose name has not been made public yet, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.

The Honda driver, who was injured, was charged with driving while intoxicated after the crash, the report states.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

After a serious collision, it’s natural to focus on what’s immediately clear, like a driver being arrested or someone suffering major injuries. But beneath those surface facts are deeper questions that often decide whether real accountability ever happens. Cases involving pedestrians are especially complicated, and it's worth taking a step back to consider what might still be unknown.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? When alcohol is involved, it’s easy for the investigation to stop there. But even when impairment is a factor, it doesn't explain everything about how and why a crash happened. Was the scene mapped in detail? Did investigators reconstruct how fast the vehicle was going, how the driver responded, or failed to respond, before impact? Unfortunately, pedestrian collisions at night often get treated as routine, even though they’re anything but. Some departments have dedicated crash teams, but many do not, and that inconsistency can mean key questions go unanswered.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? A vehicle as old as a 2002 model brings mechanical reliability into question. Did anyone check the brakes, steering or lighting systems? When someone is hurt or killed, no part of the vehicle should be taken for granted. It’s also worth asking whether the driver’s version of events was weighed against what the vehicle was actually capable of doing, especially if impairment might have clouded their memory.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Even older vehicles can carry important clues, like GPS tracking, phone usage or third-party dash cameras. Surveillance from nearby businesses or traffic cameras could offer a timeline or confirm whether the driver tried to stop. In cases where the injured person can’t speak for themselves, that digital trail can sometimes be the only neutral witness to what really occurred.

As troubling as the known facts may be, it’s often what goes unexamined that holds the truth. That’s why asking tougher questions, especially early on, is so critical in helping make sense of crashes like this one.

Key Takeaways:

• A full investigation should explore more than just the driver’s condition.
• Mechanical issues in older vehicles can go unnoticed without inspection.
• Electronic data often reveals more than eyewitness accounts alone.