Bexar County, TX — July 22, 2025, a pedestrian was injured in a hit-and-run car accident at approximately 9:30 p.m. along Military Drive (S.L. 13).
According to authorities, a 39-year-old man was on foot in the vicinity of the Military Drive and Roosevelt Avenue intersection when the accident took place.
Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the pedestrian was struck by a vehicle of unknown make or model that had been traveling eastbound on Military Drive. The vehicle allegedly fled the scene, the 39-year-old woman who had been inside failing to stop and help the victim. Authorities, reports state, have recommended charges of Failure to Stop and Render Aid against the woman.
The man reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Hit-and-run crashes leave behind more than broken bodies—they leave behind gaps in the story. When a pedestrian is struck and the driver flees, the challenge isn’t just finding the suspect, but also understanding exactly what led to the collision.
Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
A proper investigation in a case like this requires more than identifying the driver after the fact. Did investigators canvass for surveillance or traffic cameras that might show how the crash unfolded? Did they collect any physical debris—such as broken light fragments or paint transfer—that could confirm the vehicle’s involvement? Pedestrian crashes are already complex, and when the vehicle flees, the importance of scene preservation and detailed reconstruction only grows.
Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
Since the vehicle has been identified, it will be important to determine whether it functioned properly at the time. A problem with headlights, brakes, or even advanced safety features could have played a role in why the driver struck the pedestrian. If the car had collision-avoidance systems and they didn’t work as intended, that could be as relevant as the driver’s actions. Without an inspection, those questions remain unanswered.
Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Event data recorders in modern vehicles can reveal speed, braking, and steering inputs, which could confirm what the driver was doing just before the collision. Phone records may also show whether distraction was a factor. On top of that, nearby cameras could provide independent evidence of how the crash occurred. If none of this information is pulled together, the case risks focusing only on the hit-and-run aspect while leaving the cause of the collision itself unclear.
Holding someone accountable for leaving the scene is only part of the story. The other part—understanding why the pedestrian was struck in the first place—depends on whether investigators push for a full accounting of the facts.
Key Takeaways:
- Even in hit-and-run cases, full reconstruction of the crash is necessary.
- The suspect vehicle should be inspected for possible mechanical or safety system failures.
- Vehicle data, phone records, and cameras can clarify the driver’s actions before impact.
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