A Friday evening in South Dallas turned deadly when a woman was hit and killed by a vehicle near the intersection of Hickman Street and South Malcolm X Boulevard, according to police. Officers were called to the scene at about 7:36 p.m., but investigators say the vehicle involved took off before first responders arrived. The Dallas Police Department has not released the victim's name and says the investigation is ongoing.
What investigators say
The Dallas Police Department said the collision was a fatal pedestrian strike and that the driver left the scene, according to WFAA. The station reports that detectives are treating the case as a hit-and-run and have not identified any suspects. Authorities are asking anyone with video or information to contact investigators as they work to piece together what happened.
Timeline and scene
CAD logs captured by AllSafe show a "major accident" call logged at about 7:36 p.m. at Hickman St and S Malcolm X Blvd, which lines up with the timeline provided by police. The logs indicate multiple units were dispatched to the location while crews documented and processed the scene.
Legal consequences
Under Texas law, a driver who leaves the scene of a crash that results in death can face felony charges. According to Texas Statutes, leaving the scene of an accident involving death is treated as a second-degree felony, a charge that can carry significant prison time and fines. Prosecutors typically decide on charges after investigators and the county medical examiner complete their work.
How to help
Dallas police said no arrests have been made and urged anyone with information to come forward, according to WFAA. Witnesses who have dash-cam or surveillance video of the area are being asked to preserve their files and contact investigators through the department's tip channels. This story will be updated as police release more details.
