Ormond Beach, FL — November 5, 2025, one person was injured due to a pedestrian versus hit-and-run truck accident shortly before 1:45 a.m. along I-95.
According to authorities, a 28-year-old truck driver had pulled his 18-wheeler over to the shoulder of Interstate Highway 95 in the vicinity of Old Dixie Highway and was outside of the vehicle attempting to fix it when the accident took place.
Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, the man was struck by the right side of another 18-wheeler. The striking vehicle allegedly fled the scene, the person(s) inside failing to stop and render aid of any sort to the victim.
The pedestrian reportedly sustained serious injuries due to the collision; he was transported to a local medical facility by EMS in order to receive necessary treatment. Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When a truck driver is struck while stopped on the shoulder of a highway, especially in a hit-and-run scenario, the question isn’t whether someone failed in their responsibilities—it’s who did and how it happened. In this case, a driver exited his vehicle to make a roadside repair and was hit by another 18-wheeler that reportedly kept going. That kind of conduct isn’t just reckless—it violates basic legal duties that all commercial drivers are trained to follow.
By law, any vehicle—especially one as large as a semi-truck—passing someone on the shoulder is required to give them as much space as safely possible. That means moving over a lane when it’s feasible and slowing down when it’s not. Failing to do that, and then fleeing the scene after a collision, compounds the danger with deliberate irresponsibility.
What makes this especially serious is that both parties involved were operating large commercial vehicles. That means both were held to higher standards of training and judgment. It also means that investigators have a good chance of identifying the striking vehicle. Toll booth cameras, weigh station records, dash cams, and even freight tracking data can be used to reconstruct who was in the area at the time and narrow down potential suspects.
Ultimately, this crash wasn’t just about poor driving—it was about leaving someone behind in need of help, which is both a criminal offense and a serious breach of professional duty. The investigation should focus not just on who struck the pedestrian, but also on how that person could have chosen to keep going afterward.
Key Takeaways:
- Commercial drivers are required to give extra space to any person or vehicle stopped on the shoulder.
- Failing to stop and render aid after a collision is a serious criminal and professional violation.
- The fact that both vehicles were 18-wheelers increases the chances that the striking driver can be identified through industry tracking tools.
- Investigators should review dash cam footage, weigh station logs, and GPS records to locate the hit-and-run vehicle.
- The key legal question is not just about driver error—it’s about accountability for knowingly leaving someone injured on the side of the road.
