The Denton Police Department has issued a call for assistance from the public following a fatal crash that claimed the life of a pedestrian on W. University Drive. The incident occurred yesterday, when authorities received an emergency call reporting an unconscious person on the 1900 block of the road, east of Ector Street. Upon arrival, officers found the victim, who had been hit by a vehicle, and promptly transported him to the hospital. Unfortunately, he was later pronounced dead, as per the City of Denton.
The identity of the deceased male will be released by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office once family members have been informed. Witnesses have described the suspect vehicle as a gray, four-door sedan, which is believed to have sustained damage to its front end following the collision. According to some accounts, the driver of the sedan did pause, but chose to flee after being made aware of the pedestrian's plight.
Denton police are appealing for any information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the individual behind the wheel. Traffic Investigator Arshia Ladha and her team are spearheading the effort to pinpoint the make and model of the vehicle involved. The department urges anyone with information to reach out. In their official communication, the police have provided contact details, encouraging potential witnesses or those with knowledge of the incident to come forward.
Those who might have relevant details are requested to contact Traffic Investigator Arshia Ladha via email or by calling 940-349-8181 and asking to speak with a Traffic Unit officer.
