A man, aged 30, sustained injuries after being hit by a dark-colored pickup truck while he was walking back to his car following a Cowboys game. The incident, according to a social media post by the Arlington Police Department, took place on December 14th around 11:15 pm in a parking lot located at the 700 block of Stadium Drive. The victim was sent to the hospital with injuries deemed non-life-threatening, where he relayed the event to officers.
As of now, the driver has yet to be identified and police are seeking the public's assistance. The suspect’s vehicle has been described as a Chevrolet Silverado, sporting New Mexico license plate BXXP62, equipped with dark-tinted windows, and oddly, with mismatched hubcaps on the front and rear. In the social media post, the Arlington Police Department implored individuals with any relevant information to step forward.
Det. Miller of the Arlington Police Department can be reached by calling (817) 459-5782 for those willing to provide information. Meanwhile, anonymous tips with the potential of leading to an arrest can be transmitted through Crime Stoppers of Tarrant County by phone at 817-469-8477, their website at www.469tips.com, or the P3 Tips mobile app. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for tips that result in the apprehension of the assailant.
The community's assistance is vital in cases such as these when fleeting moments cast long shadows over the sense of security within our public spaces. Hit-and-run events pose a serious threat that requires the collective effort of citizens and law enforcement to address. Officers continue working to piece together the circumstances surrounding the collision as they ask for the public's help in bringing closure to this case.
