El Paso, TX — September 7, 2025, David O’Connor was killed due to an E-bike versus hit-and-run car accident at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Pershing Drive.
According to authorities, 52-year-old David Carmine O’Connor was traveling on an E-bike in the vicinity of the Pershing Drive and Manchester Avenue intersection when the accident took place.
Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, the E-bike was struck from behind by a motor vehicle of unknown make or model. The motor vehicle allegedly fled the scene, the person(s) inside failing to stop and render aid of any sort to the victim. O’Connor reportedly sustained fatal injuries due to the collision and was declared deceased at the scene. 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 riding an E-bike is struck and killed in a hit-and-run, the immediate focus tends to be on the driver who fled—and rightfully so. But even as investigators search for that person, deeper questions remain about how the crash was handled and whether every avenue is being explored to understand what happened.
1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
Hit-and-run scenes can be chaotic, especially in the early morning hours. But that’s exactly when a careful, methodical investigation matters most. Was the impact area laser-scanned or photographed in detail? Did officers canvas for witnesses or check nearby security cameras for footage of the fleeing vehicle? With a vulnerable road user like an E-bike rider, the margin for error is small—and so is the physical evidence. Investigators need to go beyond standard procedures, especially when the victim can’t tell their side of the story. If the scene wasn’t locked down and combed through carefully, vital evidence could be lost before sunrise.
2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
In a hit-and-run, this question might seem out of place—but it still matters. Sometimes drivers flee not just out of panic, but because they were already dealing with a failing vehicle they shouldn’t have been operating. A stuck accelerator, malfunctioning headlights, or brake failure might have contributed to the crash. Without finding the vehicle, that angle is hard to investigate—but it shouldn’t be forgotten. If and when the vehicle is located, it’s critical that a full mechanical inspection be part of the process.
3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
In a case like this, data can make all the difference. Security cameras, traffic monitors, and smart doorbells near the intersection could reveal when the crash happened and which direction the vehicle fled. The E-bike itself may have GPS or mobile-connected components that log speed, direction, or even sudden impact data. And phone records—either from the bike rider or potentially the driver, if identified—can fill in missing context. But all of this information is time-sensitive. If no one moves fast to secure it, it’s gone.
When someone dies alone in the dark and the person responsible drives away, what’s left behind has to be handled with care. Getting real answers means more than just finding the driver—it means asking the right questions while the trail is still warm.
Takeaways:
- Hit-and-run investigations demand precise, fast scene work to preserve evidence.
- If the vehicle is found, mechanical issues must be examined as a possible factor.
- Nearby digital and GPS data can make or break the case—if it’s gathered in time.
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