Dallas County, TX — June 30, 2025, a teenager was injured in a pedestrian versus hit-and-run car accident at approximately 11:45 p.m. along Buckner Boulevard.

According to authorities, a 19-year-old man was on foot in the vicinity of the Buckner Boulevard and Maddox Street intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the teen was struck by a southbound vehicle of unknown make or model. The vehicle allegedly fled the scene, the person(s) inside failing to stop and render aid of any sort to the victim.

The pedestrian reportedly sustained serious injuries due to the collision. Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Hit-and-run crashes leave behind more uncertainty than almost any other type of wreck. When a pedestrian is struck and the driver disappears, the only way forward is through careful investigation that goes beyond surface assumptions.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
With the striking vehicle missing, the condition of the scene itself becomes the most important evidence. Did investigators document debris, paint transfer, or broken parts that could point to the vehicle’s make and model? Was the impact area carefully reconstructed to estimate speed and trajectory? These steps are essential, but they aren’t always guaranteed—especially in late-night pedestrian cases where resources may be stretched thin.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
Even though the driver fled, it’s still possible that the vehicle itself had problems that contributed. Faulty headlights, weak brakes, or a malfunction in driver-assist systems could have limited the driver’s ability to detect and respond to the pedestrian. Of course, leaving the scene is its own separate act, but if the car is eventually located, it should be inspected closely for mechanical or electronic issues that might explain the crash itself.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Technology often holds the key in hit-and-run cases. Nearby traffic cameras, business surveillance, or even dashcams from passing cars may have captured the moment of impact or the fleeing vehicle. License plate readers along Buckner Boulevard could also provide leads on cars moving through the area at the time. And if the suspect vehicle is ever recovered, its black box and phone records could reveal exactly what happened in the seconds leading up to the collision.

When someone on foot is badly hurt and the driver vanishes, the investigation has to do the heavy lifting. The truth won’t come from assumptions—it will come from following the evidence wherever it leads.

Key Takeaways:

• Careful scene documentation is critical in pedestrian hit-and-run cases.
• Even if the driver fled, vehicle defects may still have played a role.
• Cameras, license plate readers, and black box data are often the best tools for finding answers.