UPDATE: A tragic hit-and-run incident in Fort Worth has left a local man dead, with police urgently searching for the driver involved. The crash occurred on July 14, 2023, shortly after 7 p.m. at the intersection of W. Berry Street and Lipscomb Street.
Authorities arrived to find the victim critically injured, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The vehicle responsible for the crash was missing when officers arrived, prompting a full-scale investigation by the Fort Worth Police Department.
The police are treating this case as an auto-pedestrian hit-and-run. Investigators are currently gathering evidence and canvassing nearby businesses for any surveillance or traffic camera footage that could lead to the identification of the driver.
Under Texas law, leaving the scene of a fatal accident is considered a felony. Specifically, failing to stop and render aid in a collision resulting in death is classified as a second-degree felony under the Texas Transportation Code §550.021.
The community is urged to assist in this investigation. Anyone with information about the incident is strongly encouraged to contact the Fort Worth Police non-emergency line at 817-392-4222 or reach out to Tarrant County Crime Stoppers at 817-469-8477.
This developing story highlights the serious consequences of hit-and-run accidents and the urgent need for accountability. As authorities continue their investigation, the city of Fort Worth awaits updates on this tragic event. Stay tuned for more details as they emerge.
