Haltom City, TX — April 5, 2025, Loralea Fox was killed due to a pedestrian versus hit-and-run car accident at about 4:00 a.m. on NE 28th Street (U.S. 183).
According to authorities, 54-year-old Loralea Fox was on foot walking westbound in the vicinity of the NE 28th Street and Field Street intersection when the accident took place.
The cause of the accident remains unclear. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, Fox was struck by a vehicle occupied by a 20-year-old man from Edgecliff Village. The vehicle allegedly fled the scene, the man failing to stop and render aid of any sort to the victim.
Fox reportedly suffered fatal injuries due to the collision. Reports state that the man who fled the scene was later arrested in Medford, Oklahoma, and is facing charges in connection with this hit-and-run accident. Additional information pertaining to this incident is not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When a pedestrian is killed in a hit-and-run crash, particularly one that occurs in the early morning hours, the focus often—and understandably—centers on the failure of the driver to remain at the scene. That failure is serious and deserves legal attention. But in my experience, especially in cases like this one on NE 28th Street in Haltom City, a deeper investigation is still necessary. To understand why this crash happened and whether it could have been prevented, there are three critical questions that should be asked.
First, did the authorities conduct a thorough investigation into the conditions that led to the collision? At 4:00 a.m., visibility is limited, and pedestrians are far more vulnerable. Investigators should examine whether the area was well lit, whether there were sidewalks or pedestrian crossings nearby, and whether any signage or road markings could have helped prevent a collision. Understanding how visible Loralea Fox would have been to an approaching driver, and whether she was walking along a shoulder or in the roadway itself, is vital to reconstructing the circumstances of the crash.
Second, has anyone looked into whether a mechanical issue or defect in the vehicle contributed to the driver’s inability to avoid the pedestrian? Even though the driver fled, which raises its own serious concerns, it’s still important to evaluate whether the vehicle’s headlights were functioning properly or if any safety systems, such as pedestrian detection or automatic braking, were working as intended. These systems exist to help drivers avoid exactly these kinds of crashes, and a malfunction could point to deeper accountability than just one driver’s decision to flee.
Lastly, has all electronic data from the suspect vehicle been recovered? Modern vehicles frequently contain event data recorders that capture valuable information such as vehicle speed, brake use, steering activity, and throttle position leading up to a crash. In hit-and-run cases, this data can help establish not only how the vehicle was being driven, but also how quickly the driver reacted—if at all. That information, alongside GPS records or surveillance footage, may help clarify whether the crash was avoidable or whether the driver had the opportunity to avoid the pedestrian but failed to act.
When someone is killed in a hit-and-run and the driver is later located, that resolution answers one part of the story. But it doesn’t tell us why the crash happened or whether something could have been done to prevent it. Asking these questions is the least that can be done to ensure that those affected by this crash get the clarity and closure they deserve.
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