Dallas County, TX — November 17, 2025, a teenager was injured due to a pedestrian versus car accident shortly before 9:45 p.m. along Pleasant Run Road.

According to authorities, a 17-year-old boy was on foot in the vicinity west of the Pleasant Run Road and Bluegrove Road intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the teen was struck by a westbound Pontiac G6. He reportedly sustained serious injuries as a result of the collision.

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 young person is hit by a car at night, the first instinct is often to question their presence in the road. But that only scratches the surface. The more important question is whether the investigation is digging deep enough to find out what really happened—and whether it could have been avoided.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?

Pedestrian collisions require careful work, especially when they occur after dark. Did investigators determine the path of the teen and the Pontiac in the moments leading up to impact? Were they able to establish speed, reaction time, and braking distance? The answer to how and why someone ends up struck isn’t found in a basic police report—it’s found through reconstruction, interviews, and reviewing physical evidence that might not be visible to the untrained eye. Without that, there’s no clear picture of the crash dynamics.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?

When a vehicle fails to stop or swerve in time to avoid a person in the roadway, it’s fair to ask whether the equipment worked as intended. Was the Pontiac’s braking system functioning properly? Were the headlights in good working condition? Did any driver-assist or collision warning systems play a role—or fail to? These systems are designed to reduce the risk of pedestrian collisions, but they don’t always perform as expected. A mechanical inspection is the only way to know for sure.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?

The vehicle’s event data recorder could show exactly what the driver was doing in the seconds leading up to the crash—speed, braking, throttle input, and steering angle. If the driver didn’t react, that could indicate distraction, impairment, or a failure in the car’s systems. If the driver did react but too late, that tells a different story. GPS logs and any available surveillance or traffic camera footage could also help fill in critical details. The sooner that information is collected, the more useful it will be.

A serious injury involving a pedestrian isn’t just an unfortunate accident—it’s an opportunity to ask tough questions and make sure nothing was overlooked.

• Pedestrian crashes need full scene reconstructions to determine movement and timing.
• Brake and lighting systems should be inspected for potential mechanical issues.
• Vehicle data and camera footage may clarify whether the driver had time to react.