Pedestrian Killed in Car Accident on East Berry Street in Fort Worth, TX

Fort Worth, TX — April 30, 2025, a pedestrian was killed in a car accident at about 10:40 p.m. on East Berry Street near Interstate 35W.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2023 Toyota Camry was headed east on Berry Street past Evans Lane when it hit a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a 66-year-old man whose name has not been made public yet, died from injuries sustained in the crash, according to the report.

The Camry driver, who was not injured, is not facing any charges related to the crash, the report states.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Tarrant County crash.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

After a crash like this, I think most people have plenty of questions. However, some questions tend to be overlooked by crash investigators. In my experience, there are a few that come up time and again that deserve closer attention. They may not seem urgent right away, but they can end up making all the difference when it comes to understanding what really happened and why.

First, did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? It’s easy to assume that just because a report is filed, the full story has been uncovered. But when a pedestrian is hit late at night, especially on a stretch like East Berry Street near a major highway, a lot depends on the quality of the investigation. Was lighting in the area sufficient? Did nearby traffic cameras or businesses capture footage of the incident? Did police interview all potential witnesses or canvass the area for additional clues? These are all steps that, if skipped or rushed, can leave important facts undiscovered.

Second, has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? Even when a driver isn’t charged, it doesn’t always mean that the vehicle operated as expected. In a 2023 Toyota Camry, safety systems like pedestrian detection and emergency braking should be in place. If those didn’t activate or failed to prevent the collision, there might be more at play than just human error. It’s worth asking whether those systems were working as intended and whether the vehicle had any history of software issues, recalls or sensor malfunctions.

Finally, has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Modern vehicles record a wealth of information, things like speed, braking and steering inputs leading up to a collision. That data can provide vital context that’s not always visible at the scene. But collecting it requires action, often quickly, before it’s lost or overwritten. If no one thought to preserve that data early on, we may be missing a key piece of the puzzle.

When someone is lost in a crash, the immediate aftermath is full of confusion. But the only way to begin making sense of it all is by asking the right questions, even the ones that don’t always come up first. That’s how we move beyond assumptions and closer to the truth.

Takeaways:

• Crash reports don’t always answer whether lighting, visibility and witness info were fully explored.
• Vehicle safety tech failures, like non-responsive pedestrian detection, can be critical to understanding fault.
• Electronic data from the car, like speed and braking, should be gathered immediately before it disappears.