Laredo, TX — May 18, 2025, One person was injured following a car accident that occurred Sunday night on Highway 83.
According to official reports, a man was on foot in the area of Highway 83 and the Mercer Street intersection when he was attempting to cross the street without using the crosswalk and was struck by a van.
When first responders arrived they found that the impact had pushed the pedestrian into the northbound lanes, inflicting serious injuries. Currently the identities of the pedestrian and driver have not been released, and the condition of the injured man remains unknown. It is not believed any other vehicles or people were involved in the crash.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When a person on foot is struck by a moving vehicle, it raises more than just immediate safety concerns—it raises the question of whether everything that could have prevented the crash was in place or simply overlooked. The way an investigation unfolds in these situations matters greatly.
1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
So far, it’s unclear how much effort was put into reconstructing the events leading up to the collision. Even when a pedestrian crosses outside a marked crosswalk, that doesn’t mean the driver’s role should be taken for granted. Investigators should be looking into speed, visibility, driver reaction time, and whether any evasive action was taken. Understanding the timeline of the driver’s behavior is just as important as the pedestrian’s movements. If those questions weren’t asked, there may be more to the story than what’s in the report.
2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
If the van didn’t respond as expected—whether it failed to brake or steer correctly—then a mechanical issue might be involved. Systems like anti-lock brakes, electronic steering, or automatic emergency braking don’t always work the way they should. These features should be tested during any serious collision investigation. Skipping that step can lead to assumptions that may not reflect what really happened.
3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
A modern van often holds electronic records of the vehicle’s behavior—speed, brake use, and steering input just seconds before a crash. That data could help determine whether the driver had enough time to react or if distraction or delayed response was a factor. If nearby businesses or traffic cameras recorded the crash, that footage should also be reviewed to confirm the sequence of events. Without this kind of digital review, a lot gets left to speculation.
The goal after any crash isn’t just to close a case—it’s to make sure the right questions were asked and the right steps were taken. That’s what leads to a better understanding of how incidents unfold and how they can be prevented.
Key Takeaways:
- Even when a pedestrian crosses mid-block, the driver’s actions must be closely examined.
- Mechanical failures in the vehicle should not be ruled out without inspection.
- Vehicle data and surveillance footage can offer important context about what happened.
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