A Saturday morning drive through Southlake turned tragic when a pedestrian was struck and killed on State Highway 114, according to authorities. Westbound lanes near the Carroll Avenue exit were shut down for several hours while emergency responders and investigators worked the scene, and traffic was diverted as drivers were urged to steer clear of the area until the roadway could be cleared.
According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the crash occurred on the westbound side of Texas 114 just before the Carroll Avenue exit and led to extended lane closures. The outlet reported that officials did not immediately release the victim’s identity or a cause of the collision, with reporters noting that additional details were expected once investigators finished processing the scene.
The Southlake Department of Public Safety posted on Facebook that “westbound lanes [were] closed just before the Carroll Avenue exit” and warned that the shutdown could last “several hours.” The department urged motorists to find alternate routes, and that post served as the main public update while investigators remained at work.
Where It Happened
The collision unfolded along a busy, high-speed stretch of SH 114 that has been the focus of recent traffic projects. Southlake has participated in TxDOT’s Green Ribbon Project and advanced a North Carroll Avenue mobility upgrade aimed at easing congestion and boosting safety, MySouthlakeNews reported. Even with those efforts in motion, limited pedestrian infrastructure and high speeds along parts of the corridor make it particularly hazardous after dark.
Investigation And Next Steps
Authorities have not released the victim’s name or detailed circumstances surrounding the crash and have asked any witnesses to contact Southlake police, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Investigators and emergency crews remained at the scene for several hours as they gathered evidence and worked to reopen the highway.
This story will be updated when the department or investigators release additional information. In the meantime, drivers should expect lingering delays near the Carroll Avenue area as crews finish clearing the scene.
