Brazoria County, TX — May 20, 2024, Exor Colon Vasquez was injured in a hit-and-run car accident at about 7:15 p.m. along State Highway 332.
According to authorities, 21-year-old Exor Vasquez and an 18-year-old man were traveling in a northbound Nissan Maxima on S.H. 332 in the vicinity northeast of the West Way intersection when the accident took place.
Reports state that a northbound vehicle—allegedly a white Infiniti—had apparently been driving recklessly and, while no contact was made between the Infiniti and the Maxima, the actions of the Infinity caused the Maxima to lose control, veering off of the side of the highway and crashing into a light pole, knocking it over. The pole apparently came to rest on top of the Maxima. The Infinity fled the scene, officials indicate, the person(s) inside failing to stop and render aid of any sort to the victim.
Vasquez reportedly sustained serious injuries as a result of the wreck. The other man who had also been in the Maxima was unhurt. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When a driver ends up seriously hurt and the other vehicle flees the scene, the focus often lands squarely on the fact that someone didn’t stay behind. But just knowing someone left doesn’t tell the full story. To get there, you have to examine whether the investigation went deep enough to understand what exactly caused the crash—and whether the evidence supports the claims being made.
1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
In cases where one vehicle’s behavior leads to another losing control without direct contact, reconstruction becomes especially important. Did investigators analyze the road surface, tire marks, and the vehicle’s final resting position to confirm how the crash unfolded? Were witness accounts or nearby surveillance used to piece together what the Infiniti was doing at the time? Without a physical impact, proving that the Infiniti caused the crash requires strong supporting evidence, and that only comes through careful, thorough scene work.
2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
When a car veers off the road unexpectedly, it’s easy to blame driver reaction. But it’s just as possible that something inside the vehicle didn’t respond the way it should have. Could the Maxima’s steering or traction control system have malfunctioned? Did the tires or suspension contribute to a loss of control that might not have been avoidable under sudden stress? Even if another vehicle played a role, the only way to fully understand the outcome is to verify whether the Maxima’s systems performed as expected during that critical moment.
3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
In crashes without physical contact, electronic records become even more valuable. Did the Maxima’s data recorder log any sudden steering or braking inputs? Was the vehicle speeding or taking evasive action in the seconds before impact? That data can back up—or challenge—the claim that another driver forced the Maxima off the road. If traffic or surveillance cameras were nearby, did any of them capture the Infiniti or show how the crash happened? This type of evidence can be the difference between guesswork and a verified account.
When someone gets seriously hurt and the other vehicle vanishes, it’s not just a matter of finding who left—it’s about making sure the facts are solid, no matter how unclear things looked at first.
Takeaways:
- Non-contact crashes need detailed scene reconstruction to prove outside influence.
- Mechanical failures might have contributed to the loss of control.
- Vehicle data and camera footage are essential to confirm or challenge the reported events.
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