Update (August 7, 2025): The driver who allegedly hit Noraima Hernandez was arrested a day after the accident, authorities said. He has been charged with a felony count of collision involving death.
Midland, TX — July 23, 2025, Noraima Hernandez was killed in a hit-and-run accident at about 9:30 p.m. in the 3600 block of Thomason Drive.
Authorities said a woman was jogging near her home when she was hit by a dark-colored pickup truck that was going west toward Midland Drive. It did not stop after the collision.
Jogger Noraima Hernandez, 31, died from injuries suffered in the crash, according to authorities.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Midland County crash at this time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When someone’s life is suddenly cut short on an otherwise ordinary evening, it raises more than sorrow. It raises the need for clarity. Crashes like these don’t just leave behind grief; they leave behind questions that someone needs to answer.
Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? In hit-and-run incidents, every second after the crash matters for investigators. The question is whether those leading this case took full advantage of that critical window. Did they canvas nearby businesses and homes for security footage? Were forensic techniques like trajectory analysis or digital mapping used to reconstruct the vehicle’s path? It’s not enough to rely on tire marks or witness statements alone. Some departments have collision teams trained for this depth of investigation, but in many areas, especially at night or with limited staff, those steps are sometimes missed or delayed.
Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? Even though the driver fled the scene, it’s worth asking whether the vehicle itself played a role in the impact. Pickup trucks, especially older or modified ones, can have brake or steering issues that reduce control. Without examining the vehicle, we can’t know if a malfunction helped cause the tragedy or if the driver had any warning before the impact. Once the truck is located, a full inspection is not just routine; it’s essential.
Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? With no suspect vehicle in custody yet, digital clues become even more critical. Did nearby traffic or surveillance cameras capture the truck before or after the crash? Were any license plate readers active in the area? And when the truck is eventually found, the onboard data can tell whether it was speeding, braking or veering. Even cell phone records, if tied to a suspect, might show distraction or location data that helps piece together what happened.
When an innocent life is taken and the responsible party disappears into the night, the weight of the investigation only grows. Each unanswered question is a missed opportunity for truth, and accountability.
Key Takeaways:
- Not all investigations go deep enough to catch what really happened.
- Vehicle flaws can matter, even in hit-and-run crashes.
- Cameras and digital records can break a case wide open.
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