Smith County, TX — June 25, 2025, Enrique Gomez Torres was killed in a hit-and-run accident at about 9:15 p.m. on State Highway 64 east of New Chapel Hill.
Authorities said a white Mitsubishi was heading southeast when it hit a bicyclist near County Road 293. The vehicle, believed to be an Eclipse or Lancer, did not stop after the collision.
Bicyclist Enrique Gomez Torres, 50, died the morning after the crash, according to authorities.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Smith County crash at this time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When a fatal crash like this happens, what’s often missing from public reports is whether the right questions were asked behind the scenes. That matters, not just for legal reasons, but to ensure all the facts are in play. In any incident involving a hit-and-run, especially one that results in a fatality, it’s important to take a closer look at the investigation and the tools that may or may not have been used.
Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? When a driver leaves the scene, investigators can’t rely on interviews or direct admissions; they have to work with physical and digital clues. That makes it especially important to know if they documented the scene with precision tools like laser mapping, looked for surveillance footage from nearby properties and reconstructed the vehicle’s path. Without those steps, key information can be overlooked. And since not all officers have advanced crash reconstruction training, the depth of the investigation can vary widely depending on the team involved.
Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? Even in hit-and-run cases, it’s worth considering whether the vehicle might have malfunctioned. For example, if brakes failed or an accelerator stuck, the driver may have panicked and fled, especially if they didn’t understand what went wrong. Once the vehicle is located, a full mechanical inspection should be done. These kinds of issues rarely leave visible clues at the scene and can only be confirmed through hands-on analysis.
Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Today’s vehicles and roadways can offer a surprising amount of information, if investigators know where to look. Data from onboard systems, GPS logs and traffic or security cameras could show whether the driver attempted to brake or swerve, how fast the vehicle was going or where it traveled before and after the crash. This kind of data often becomes the backbone of a solid legal case, especially when direct testimony is unavailable.
Following a hit-and-run, the next steps aren’t just about finding the driver; they’re about making sure the entire event is understood clearly. That only happens when investigators approach the scene with the right tools, the right questions, and the patience to look beyond the obvious.
Key Takeaways:
- A solid investigation should go beyond basic scene review and include advanced documentation and reconstruction techniques.
- Mechanical issues might have played a role and should be checked through a detailed inspection of the vehicle once located.
- Digital evidence, like vehicle data and surveillance footage, can be essential in understanding how the crash occurred.
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