El Paso, TX — November 7, 2025, one person was injured in a hit-and-run accident at about 10:30 p.m. on State Highway 20/Doniphan Drive.

A preliminary accident report indicates that an unknown vehicle collided with a 2013 Kawasaki ZX600 motorcycle while changing lanes north of Los Mochis Drive. The other vehicle did not stop after the crash.

The motorcyclist, a 24-year-old El Reno man, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report. His name has not been made public yet.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the El Paso County crash at this time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When someone gets seriously hurt on the road, especially in a hit-and-run, it leaves more than just physical damage; it leaves unanswered questions. That’s why it’s so important not to take early crash reports at face value. We need to look deeper.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? When the driver who caused a crash leaves the scene, it throws a wrench into the investigation. That makes it even more important for police to go beyond routine steps. Did they scan the area for security footage or traffic cams? Were tire marks, debris and impact points properly documented to help reconstruct how the collision happened? And considering a motorcycle was involved, investigators should have worked to understand how visible the rider was and whether the other vehicle made any sudden or unsafe lane changes. Thorough investigations take time, and not every department has the training or tools to fully dig in.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? Since the vehicle that left the scene hasn’t been found, there’s no way to rule out whether a mechanical issue played a part. Something like a faulty blind spot monitor or lane-change sensor could have contributed. That’s why, if the other driver is located, inspecting their vehicle for possible malfunctions becomes a key part of getting to the truth. And though less likely, it’s also worth confirming that the motorcycle itself wasn’t suffering from a throttle or braking issue.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? In hit-and-run cases, electronic evidence can make all the difference. Data from nearby surveillance cameras or traffic monitoring systems might have picked up a license plate or vehicle description. Additionally, if the motorcyclist had a phone or smart device on him, it could help confirm speed, direction and even braking moments before the crash. These digital clues are often overlooked but can be critical in filling in what human memory can’t.

Crashes like this show how easy it is for key details to slip through the cracks when the right questions aren’t asked. That’s why a deeper look — into the scene, the vehicles and the data — matters more than ever.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hit-and-run crashes demand extra effort to document the scene and track down the other vehicle.
  • Unfound vehicles can still have mechanical issues that contributed to the crash.
  • Camera footage and digital data may hold clues investigators miss on the ground.

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