Harris County, TX — December 16, 2025, Robert Mosely was killed in a hit-and-run car accident at about 6:00 p.m. along Farm to Market 1960.

According to authorities, 65-year-old Robert Mosely was riding a bicycle in the vicinity of the F.M. 1960 and I-69 northbound service road intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a collision occurred between the bicycle and a westbound motor vehicle of unknown make or model. The motor vehicle allegedly fled the scene, the person(s) inside failing to stop and render aid of any sort to the victim.

Mosely reportedly sustained fatal injuries as a result of 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 a bicyclist is struck and killed, and the driver responsible flees the scene, the focus often shifts immediately to locating the offender. But that shouldn't come at the expense of a deeper investigation into what caused the collision in the first place. With limited information available, it’s critical to ensure that every potential contributing factor is being explored.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
In a hit-and-run, there’s often no driver statement to work from—so physical evidence becomes everything. Did investigators examine debris patterns, tire marks, and the position of the bicycle to reconstruct the point of impact? Were nearby traffic or business surveillance cameras reviewed to track the fleeing vehicle’s path? These steps are especially important at complex intersections like FM 1960 and I-69, where vehicle movement and visibility can be hard to interpret without a detailed scene analysis.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
It’s rare, but not impossible, for a driver to leave the scene because they lost control of the vehicle and panicked. A steering failure, brake malfunction, or lighting issue might have contributed to the driver’s inability to avoid the cyclist—or even see them at all. If the vehicle is eventually located, it will be essential to conduct a thorough mechanical inspection to determine whether equipment failure played a role.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Surveillance cameras, traffic cams, and vehicle-mounted systems (if the suspect vehicle is found) can offer crucial insight. Even without the vehicle in custody, digital evidence—such as phone data, license plate recognition systems, or GPS tracking—may help fill in the timeline of events. In many hit-and-run cases, this type of information becomes the only reliable source for determining how and why the crash happened.

A fatal hit-and-run involving a cyclist raises serious concerns—not just about accountability, but about whether anyone is working to understand the full cause. That process starts with asking the right questions and refusing to settle for partial answers.

Takeaways:

• Hit-and-run crashes involving cyclists require a full scene reconstruction and search for physical evidence.
• If the vehicle is found, mechanical defects should be investigated as a potential contributing factor.
• Digital data from traffic systems, phones, and GPS may be key to understanding what happened.