A Dallas woman is in custody after yesterday's hit-and-run that left a man dead, according to police. Investigators say the driver hit the man around 9 p.m., then parked her vehicle at a nearby bank and walked away from the scene. Neither the victim nor the suspect has been publicly identified, and the investigation remains active.
Police account
Dallas police told CBS News that the collision happened at about 9 p.m. yesterday and that the driver left the area after stashing her vehicle at a bank near the crash site. According to the outlet, officers later arrested a woman in connection with the incident. Officials did not share additional details in their initial statement, and detectives have not yet announced charges or released any names.
What the law says
Under Texas law, a driver involved in a crash that results in injury or death is required to stop, provide help when possible, and exchange identifying information. Per Texas Transportation Code §550.021, failing to stop after a collision that causes a death can be prosecuted as a second-degree felony. If investigators ultimately find evidence of impairment, prosecutors could also seek intoxication manslaughter charges under Texas Penal Code §49.08.
Investigation ongoing
Detectives are interviewing witnesses and reviewing any available surveillance footage as they work to piece together what happened. CBS News noted that authorities had not released the names of those involved at the time of its coverage. Officials have not said whether the suspect was tested for possible impairment or when the case will be referred to the Dallas County District Attorney's Office for charging decisions.
