1 Injured in Car Accident on Sherwood Dr. in Midland, TX

Midland, TX — March 24, 2025, One person was injured following a car accident that occurred at around 3:18 P.M. on Sherwood Drive.

An investigation is underway into a car accident that left one child injured during the afternoon hours of March 24th. According to official reports, an SUV was travelling on Sherwood Drive in the westbound lanes when a 12-year-old boy reportedly ran into the street in front of the SUV which resulted in the boy being struck.

When first responders arrived on the scene, they found that the boy had sustained serious injuries and transported him to the hospital. At this time there has been no further information released about the accident, including the status of his injuries, however this remains an ongoing investigation and more details may be released in the future.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a child is seriously injured in a crash, especially one involving a pedestrian and a moving vehicle, it’s crucial that the investigation not rest solely on initial impressions. According to reports, a 12-year-old boy was struck by an SUV traveling westbound on Sherwood Drive after he reportedly ran into the street. While it may seem like a straightforward situation, getting to the truth requires that we ask three essential questions: Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? Has anyone looked into whether a vehicle defect may have played a role? And has all of the electronic data from the SUV been collected?

Starting with the investigation, pedestrian collisions often unfold in a matter of seconds, and determining what actually happened depends on careful scene analysis. Investigators should assess the sightlines, lighting conditions, speed of the vehicle, and whether the driver had time to react. Was there a crosswalk nearby? Were there other pedestrians or visual obstructions in the area? These are all questions that require detailed documentation and possibly input from witnesses or nearby video footage. But the reality is that not all investigative units have the time or resources to perform that level of analysis—particularly in incidents where one party appears to have darted into the roadway.

The next question—whether a vehicle defect contributed to the incident—is often overlooked. Even in crashes where a pedestrian enters the roadway unexpectedly, vehicle performance still matters. If the SUV’s brakes weren’t functioning properly, if the tires were excessively worn, or if there was a delay in throttle response, that could affect the driver’s ability to avoid the collision. It’s also worth considering whether any collision avoidance technology was active in the SUV and whether it functioned as it should have. Preserving the vehicle for a thorough inspection is the only way to get answers to those questions, but too often, that step is missed entirely.

Finally, there’s the matter of electronic evidence. The SUV likely contains an electronic control module (ECM), which can record important data such as vehicle speed, braking force, and steering input in the seconds leading up to the impact. That data can help clarify how quickly the driver responded and whether the SUV was operating normally. Investigators should also look for any available dashcam footage, surveillance video from nearby homes or businesses, or cell phone data that might provide additional context. This type of data must be secured promptly before it’s lost, overwritten, or becomes inaccessible.

At the end of the day, a child is in the hospital with serious injuries, and what matters most now is getting a clear, fact-based understanding of what led to that outcome. That can only happen if we ask the right questions, consider every possible contributing factor, and preserve all available evidence. It’s the least we can do to ensure that those affected get the answers they deserve.