Northside, Houston, TX — November 18, 2024, Sebastian Perez was injured in a hit-and-run car accident at approximately 9:15 p.m. along Interstate Highway 45.
According to authorities, 24-year-old Sebastian Perez was traveling in a northwest bound Volkswagen Jetta on I.H. 45 in the vicinity north of Rankin Road when the accident took place.
The cause of the accident remains unclear. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a side-swipe collision took place between the Jetta and another northwest bound vehicle of unknown make or model. The unknown vehicle allegedly fled the scene, the person(s) inside failing to stop and render aid of any sort to the victim.
Perez reportedly suffered serious injuries over the course of the accident. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When a crash results in serious injuries, as in this case, it’s crucial to determine exactly what happened and why. In my experience handling these kinds of cases, I’ve seen how initial reports often leave important questions unanswered. Here, a hit-and-run driver allegedly fled the scene after a sideswipe collision with Sebastian Perez’s vehicle, but little else is known. To get a full picture of what happened, it’s important to address three key questions: Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Hit-and-run accidents can be particularly challenging because the driver responsible isn’t immediately identified. However, many people are surprised by how often these drivers are eventually found. Investigators can use eyewitness accounts, surveillance footage, license plate readers, and even vehicle debris left at the scene to track down the missing vehicle. When law enforcement resources are stretched thin, private investigations may be necessary to follow up on leads. Did the authorities take all reasonable steps to locate the vehicle and its driver? If not, further investigation could be warranted.
Another critical factor to consider is whether a mechanical issue contributed to the wreck. If Perez’s vehicle had a defect—such as faulty steering, braking, or tire failure—it could have played a role in the crash, making it more difficult to avoid or recover from the initial sideswipe. Similarly, if the fleeing driver lost control before striking Perez’s car, a defect in their vehicle may have played a part. Without a thorough inspection, these potential causes could go unnoticed.
Finally, modern vehicles contain valuable electronic data that can shed light on the moments leading up to a crash. This includes things like speed, steering inputs, and braking efforts. If the hit-and-run driver is located, their vehicle may contain data that can confirm whether they made an evasive maneuver or simply drifted into Perez’s lane. Likewise, data from Perez’s Jetta could help clarify his actions before the crash. Has this data been preserved before it’s lost or overwritten? If not, critical evidence may already be gone.
At the end of the day, answering these questions could be essential to understanding what really happened and why. A thorough examination of all three of these issues—including the quality of police investigations, possible vehicle defects, and electronic data—is the least that can be done to ensure that those affected by the crash receive the clarity they deserve.
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