Georgetown, TX — September 12, 2025, a teen was injured in a hit-and-run accident at about 9:40 p.m. on State Highway 195.

A preliminary accident report indicates that an unknown vehicle collided with a 2024 Toyota Camry northwest of Interstate 35 and continued driving.

A 19-year-old man riding in the Toyota was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report, while the 19-year-old driver was not hurt.

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

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

After a serious crash, it's natural to focus on what happened in the moment. But often, the answers that matter most come from digging deeper, asking what might have been missed, and whether the right steps were taken after the fact. That kind of scrutiny can make all the difference when someone’s been hurt.

Did investigators fully examine the scene and the circumstances leading up to the crash? With hit-and-run incidents, the quality of the investigation often hinges on how thoroughly officers documented the scene. Did they collect debris that might help identify the missing vehicle? Was there any effort to trace paint transfers, headlight fragments or tire marks? In some cases, investigators laser-map the crash site or reconstruct events based on damage patterns and witness accounts, but whether that level of detail happened here isn’t clear. It’s also worth noting that investigative skill varies widely from one agency to another, which can affect how much useful evidence gets uncovered.

Was there any effort to rule out a mechanical issue in the Toyota? When a car gets hit, most assume the other driver is entirely at fault. But it’s still important to check if something failed on the impacted vehicle, especially in modern models with complex safety systems. Was there any issue with the Camry’s braking, steering or collision detection that might have played a role or worsened the outcome? If no one looked under the hood or scanned the vehicle systems, key details might have been missed.

Has all the electronic evidence been pulled and reviewed? Between the Camry’s engine control module and any connected apps or GPS logs, there’s a good chance digital breadcrumbs exist showing what happened just before and after the crash. Did the Toyota brake? How fast was it going? Was the driver distracted or did they react to the other vehicle? Without pulling that data, and checking for nearby surveillance or traffic cameras, it’s tough to paint a full picture.

When someone gets hurt and the person responsible drives away, it’s easy to treat it like an unsolvable mystery. But the right questions, and a willingness to chase down every lead, can help bring clarity when it’s needed most.

Key Takeaways:

• It's unclear if officers collected all the evidence that could help identify the other vehicle.
• The Toyota’s systems should be checked for any mechanical issues that may have worsened the crash.
• Electronic data and camera footage might hold clues about how the crash happened.