Harris County, TX — June 17, 2024, Robert Jones sustained fatal injuries as the result of a car accident at around 4:45 a.m. on Barker Cypress Road.
According to initial details about the accident, it happened in the area of Barker Cypress Road and F.M. 529 in northwest Houston.
Investigators said that 51-year-old Robert Jones was on foot at the time and reportedly attempting to cross Barker Cypress Road. While in the northbound lanes, a Jeep Liberty struck Jones. As a result, Jones sustained fatal injuries. The driver had no reported injuries. Authorities have not mentioned any pending charges or citations.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When it comes to accidents like this, a lot of people just assume it’s all about if the victim was in a crosswalk or not. But things aren’t always so simple. Generally, it’s about whether or not the collision was reasonably avoidable. For example, if a pedestrian is in the middle of the road, but they’re clearly visible and far away enough that a driver could stop or go around them, drivers have a responsibility to do so. They can’t just hit someone simply because they have the right-of-way. But, if evidence shows the driver had no reasonable chance of avoiding the victim, it would be ridiculous to hold them responsible. So with this accident, I wouldn’t say there’s enough available information here to really say what happened. There could still be more to the story authorities have yet to address.
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