Denton County, TX — November 28, 2025, Saeed Damirchi was killed due to a pedestrian versus car accident at approximately 10:45 p.m. on the Sam Rayburn Tollway.
According to authorities, 39-year-old Saeed Damirchi was apparently on foot outside of his vehicle—a Honda Accord—along the Sam Rayburn Tollway in the vicinity west of Spring Creek Parkway when the accident took place.
Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a collision occurred between the front-right of a southwest Kia Sorento, Damirchi, and the left side of the Accord. Damirchi reportedly sustained fatal injuries as a result of the collision.
The Sorento allegedly fled the scene, the 27-year-old woman who had been behind the wheel failing to stop and render aid of any sort to the victim. Reports state that she was later located; authorities have recommended charges of Failure to Stop and Render Aid in a Collision Involving Death against her.
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 on a tollway, especially after stepping out of a vehicle, the first question is always “why”—but that only scratches the surface. A fatal hit-and-run demands deeper scrutiny, not just into the driver’s conduct, but into how the entire incident unfolded.
1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
Was the scene thoroughly documented with measurements, vehicle positions, and lighting conditions at the time? In cases involving pedestrians outside disabled or parked vehicles, understanding how the pedestrian came to be in harm’s way is key. Did investigators reconstruct the timeline of events—how long the vehicle had been stopped, whether emergency signals were activated, and the precise moment of impact? If these questions were rushed or assumptions made too quickly, valuable context may be lost.
2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
This question may seem less obvious in a pedestrian case, but it’s still relevant. Why was the Honda Accord stopped? If the driver pulled over due to a mechanical failure—like engine trouble, electrical shutdown, or loss of power—it’s important that the vehicle be inspected. Was there a malfunction that left them stranded in a dangerous location without warning? Those answers matter, especially when a driver is forced to exit a vehicle on a high-speed roadway.
3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
There are two sides to the data here. From the Accord, onboard diagnostics may confirm whether there was a failure that led to the stop. From the Kia Sorento, crash data could show speed, braking, and steering inputs—if any occurred—before impact. If authorities recovered surveillance or toll road cameras, that footage might confirm when the Accord stopped and how the Sorento approached. All of this builds the story beyond just witness accounts or initial impressions.
It’s not enough to say someone fled the scene—though that itself is serious. What led up to this moment matters just as much. A full investigation helps ensure that responsibility is based on fact, not assumption.
Key Takeaways:
- Pedestrian fatalities on highways should be reconstructed with attention to vehicle behavior and positioning.
- Mechanical issues with a stopped vehicle should be inspected to confirm whether they contributed to the crash.
- Vehicle data and camera footage may help clarify what happened both before and after the impact.
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