Fort Worth, TX — June 22, 2025, Penny Kincheloe was killed due to a pedestrian versus car accident at approximately 9:00 p.m. along Hemphill Street.
According to authorities, 56-year-old Penny Kincheloe was on foot in the vicinity of the Hemphill Street and Richmond Avenue intersection when the accident took place.
Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, Kincheloe was struck by a Ford F-150 that had been traveling southbound on Hemphill Street. She reportedly sustained fatal injuries due to the wreck. 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 someone on foot is struck and killed by a pickup truck, it’s natural to focus on what was visible in that moment. But often, the most important details aren’t what was seen—they’re what might have been missed, ignored, or never investigated at all.
1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
Southbound Hemphill at Richmond is a busy area, and crash investigations should reflect that complexity. Did officers take the time to map the vehicle’s path, examine whether the driver was distracted, or check for signs of braking or avoidance? Just because a crash appears straightforward doesn’t mean it was. A full reconstruction helps determine whether this was truly unavoidable—or whether it simply wasn’t avoided.
2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
A Ford F-150 is equipped with various modern safety systems—pedestrian detection, emergency braking, lane assist. But those systems can fail. If they didn’t engage, was it because of a malfunction, or because they were turned off? Braking issues, sensor obstructions, or lighting malfunctions could all be contributing factors that don’t show up in a quick visual inspection. Mechanical checks are often skipped unless someone insists on them.
3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
That F-150 likely stored a great deal of information about the crash: whether brakes were applied, steering input, speed, and more. It may even include dash cam or alert system logs. Combined with traffic camera footage and any phone data from the driver, this could help establish a timeline of decisions—or missed reactions. If that data isn’t secured early, it may never be available again.
It’s easy to say a person was in the wrong place at the wrong time. But when a life is lost in a crash, that’s not enough. Real accountability means pressing for more than surface answers.
Takeaways:
- Investigators must verify whether the driver braked, swerved, or was distracted at the time of impact.
- Safety system failures in the F-150 may have prevented the crash and should be inspected.
- Vehicle telemetry and outside video footage could clarify timing and responsibility.
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