Tarrant County, TX — September 13, 2025, Walter Brown Sr. was killed due to a pedestrian versus hit-and-run car accident just after 1:00 a.m. along S.H. 183.

According to authorities, 62-year-old Walter Brown Sr. had been traveling in a northwest bound vehicle on S.H. 183 just southeast of the Clear Fork Trinity River bridge when the accident took place.

The vehicle which Brown had been driving apparently ran out of gas. He was allegedly exiting the disabled vehicle when, for as yet unknown reasons, he was struck by a red Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck. The Silverado reportedly fled the scene, the person(s) inside failing to stop and render aid of any sort to the victim.

Brown suffered critical injuries due to the collision, reports state; he was transported to a local medical facility by EMS in order to receive immediate treatment. However, he was ultimately unable to overcome the severity of his injuries, having later been declared deceased.

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 loses their life in a hit-and-run, the hardest part for those left behind is not just the loss, but the absence of answers. A case like this demands investigators go far beyond the surface to uncover how and why it happened.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
With the striking vehicle gone, the physical scene becomes crucial. Did investigators document the position of Brown’s vehicle, measure impact evidence, and search for paint transfer or broken parts from the Silverado? Was the exact path of travel mapped to confirm how the pickup entered the area? Without detailed scene work, the trail to identifying the driver can fade quickly, leaving no accountability.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
While the Silverado driver fled, it’s still possible that a mechanical issue contributed. Headlight failures, brake problems, or steering malfunctions could have made it harder to avoid the pedestrian. Many modern trucks also come equipped with forward-collision or pedestrian-detection systems, which sometimes fail to engage. If the vehicle is eventually located, a full inspection will be the only way to rule out equipment-related causes.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Technology is often the deciding factor in solving hit-and-runs. Traffic cameras or business surveillance near the Trinity River bridge may have recorded the pickup. License plate readers in the area could help track a red Silverado moving through around the time of the crash. If the truck is found, its event data recorder could show speed, braking, and steering inputs, while the driver’s phone records may reveal distraction. Without gathering this evidence, the case risks being left open-ended.

When a driver flees after fatally striking someone, the only way to pursue accountability is through thorough, methodical investigation. The answers aren’t always simple, but they’re certainly worth pursuing.

Key Takeaways:

• Scene evidence like impact marks and debris is vital to identifying a fleeing vehicle.
• Possible equipment failures in the Silverado can’t be ruled out until the truck is inspected.
• Cameras, license plate readers, and black box data are often the best tools for uncovering the truth.