Milam County, TX — October 20, 2024, a man was injured in a bicycle versus hit-and-run car accident at approximately 10:15 p.m. along U.S. Highway 79.
According to authorities, a 37-year-old man was traveling on a westbound bicycle on U.S. 79 in the vicinity of the Texas Street intersection when the accident took place.
Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, the left handlebar of the bike was struck by a westbound motor vehicle of unknown make or model. The collision caused the pedestrian to be thrown from the roadway, coming to a stop resting in the bar ditch on the right side of the road.
The vehicle allegedly fled the scene, the person(s) inside failing to stop and render aid of any sort to the victim. The man reportedly suffered serious injuries due to the wreck. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When a cyclist is seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash, especially late at night, public attention often focuses on the search for the driver who fled. That’s important, but in my experience, it’s just as critical to understand how the collision occurred in the first place. To do that, there are three questions that should be asked of every crash investigation.
First, did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? A complete investigation should involve collecting physical evidence from the scene, speaking with witnesses, and reconstructing how the impact occurred. In hit-and-run cases, it’s especially important to determine whether any surveillance footage or roadway debris could help identify the vehicle involved. Thorough investigations don’t happen automatically—they require time, resources, and expertise, which can vary significantly from one agency to another.
Second, has anyone looked into whether a vehicle defect might have contributed to the crash? Even though the driver fled the scene, it’s worth asking whether a mechanical issue—such as a steering or visibility problem—may have played a role. While it’s unlikely that question can be answered without the vehicle, it’s a question that too often goes unasked entirely, particularly in cases where fault seems obvious.
Finally, has any electronic data related to the crash been preserved? In addition to vehicle event data recorders, which could still be useful if the car is eventually located, nearby businesses or traffic cameras may have captured video evidence of the collision or the vehicle involved. That footage can be critical in identifying the driver and understanding how the impact occurred.
When someone is seriously hurt in a crash and the responsible party leaves the scene, those affected deserve more than just eventual accountability—they deserve a full understanding of what happened. 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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