UPDATE (June 23, 2025): Recent reports have been released which clarify some of the details concerning this accident. According to these reports, the two pedestrians who were struck by the vehicle were elderly women—one age 71, and the other age 63. Also according to these reports, the vehicle with which they were struck allegedly fled the scene, the person(s) inside failing to stop and render aid to the victims. No additional details pertaining to this incident are currently available. Investigations continue.
Laredo, TX — June 15, 2025, two people were injured due to a pedestrian versus car accident at about 9:30 p.m. along Ryan Street.
According to authorities, the accident took place on East Ryan Street in the vicinity of the Stone Avenue intersection.
Details surrounding the accident remain scarce. Preliminary reports state that, for as yet unknown reasons, two pedestrians were apparently struck by a vehicle; they sustained injuries of unknown severity due to the collision. Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identities of the victims—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When two pedestrians are struck—especially older individuals—and the driver leaves the scene, the focus shouldn’t stop at finding who fled. There are deeper questions about how this happened, and whether anyone has fully investigated the circumstances leading up to the crash.
1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
For hit-and-run pedestrian incidents, the early minutes and hours are critical. Were the collision points, tire tracks, and debris carefully documented? Did investigators gather footage from nearby surveillance systems or check traffic cameras along Ryan Street? Failing to capture these details can mean the difference between locating the responsible vehicle or letting valuable evidence fade. Thorough scene work is the foundation for understanding not just who left—but what exactly occurred before they did.
2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
Even in a hit-and-run, it’s important to consider whether a mechanical issue—like brake failure or loss of steering control—could have contributed. If the driver lost control due to a fault and then panicked, that’s a separate issue from intent. Once the vehicle is located, it’s critical that it undergoes a full inspection. Without that, it’s impossible to say whether this was a result of human action, mechanical failure, or both.
3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
In incidents like this, electronic records often fill in the gaps. Surveillance cameras, traffic monitoring systems, and even doorbell video may have captured the vehicle or the collision itself. If the suspect vehicle is found, its onboard data can show speed, braking, and driver input before the crash. And data from the victims’ mobile devices may help pinpoint their location and movement. Collecting and analyzing this information early is essential before any of it is lost or overwritten.
Crashes like this leave open questions that go well beyond the act of fleeing. Understanding why the vehicle entered the pedestrian’s path in the first place—and whether it could have been avoided—matters just as much as identifying who was behind the wheel.
Key Takeaways:
- Investigators should document scene evidence and collect surveillance immediately in hit-and-run incidents.
- A mechanical inspection is vital once the suspect vehicle is located, to assess possible defects.
- Digital records from vehicles and surrounding sources can clarify the moments leading up to the crash.
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