Fort Worth, TX — October 12, 2024, one person injured in a hit-and-run accident at about 1 a.m. in the 1300 block of McClure Street.
A preliminary accident report indicates that a gray Chevrolet pickup hit two people as they were crossing the road to get to their vehicle. The truck did not stop after the collision.
An 18-year-old man was hospitalized with suspected serious injuries after the crash, according to authorities. A 20-year-old woman suffered minor injuries.
The pickup that hit them has not been identified, the report states.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the crash.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When a hit-and-run crash seriously injures someone, as it did on McClure Street, the urgency to find answers increases, but so does the risk that crucial evidence could be lost or overlooked. Even in the face of limited details, the same three questions still apply: Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? Has anyone considered whether a vehicle defect might have contributed? And has all the electronic data that could shed light on the crash been preserved?
Hit-and-run cases often focus narrowly on locating the fleeing driver, and understandably so. But beyond that effort, it’s just as important to look at the broader picture. For instance, did investigators fully document the scene? Did they check lighting conditions, examine sight lines or canvass nearby homes and businesses for surveillance footage that might show the impact or give a clear view of the vehicle? In the absence of a suspect vehicle, this kind of scene work becomes even more important. A thorough investigation might also look at roadway design: whether this location is well-lit and safe for pedestrians, and whether the victims had any safe way to cross the street at that hour.
The next question is whether a vehicle defect may have played a part. While that can’t be determined without locating the vehicle, it’s a question that shouldn’t be overlooked if and when the truck is found. A gray Chevrolet pickup could mean many things: any number of models over many years, some of which may be known for issues with lighting, braking or forward detection systems. If the truck had malfunctioning headlights or a failing sensor system, that might explain why the driver didn’t see the pedestrians or respond in time. And if the driver fled the scene out of panic, it raises the possibility that they were aware of some existing mechanical issue they didn’t want exposed.
Lastly, electronic data remains critical, even when the vehicle hasn’t been recovered. Surveillance cameras in the area, traffic sensors or dash cams from other vehicles may have captured the truck’s license plate, direction of travel or even the moment of impact. And if the vehicle is eventually found, its engine control module could hold vital data — speed, braking throttle use — that could reveal how the driver responded in the moments before and after the crash. In addition, cell phone data and GPS records, once investigators identify the driver, can establish whether they were distracted or attempting to flee immediately after the incident.
Hit-and-run crashes often leave families and victims in the dark, not only about who was responsible but also about how the incident unfolded. Those questions don’t answer themselves. They require a deliberate effort to preserve evidence, ask the right questions and explore every possible factor, including vehicle defects and digital data. That’s the only way to get the answers the victims deserve and hold accountable all the factors that contributed to the crash, not just the person who drove away.
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