A woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in South Fort Worth yesterday, according to police. Officers arrived shortly after 7 a.m. at the intersection of Glen Garden Drive and South Riverside Drive and found the woman unresponsive, and she was pronounced dead at the scene. A 911 caller had reported seeing an injured pedestrian lying in the roadway.
According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, officers later found a vehicle they believe was involved and identified the driver, although authorities did not immediately release the person's name or say whether any charges would be filed. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that the Tarrant County Medical Examiner will identify the woman after officials notify her next of kin. Police said they were still working to piece together how the collision happened.
Police Response And How To Help
The Fort Worth Police Department's Traffic Unit is leading the investigation and has canvassed the surrounding neighborhood for witnesses and surveillance video, hoping nearby cameras caught crucial moments before or after the impact. For updates or to share information, visit the Fort Worth Police Department newsroom or contact Tarrant County Crime Stoppers to provide anonymous tips. Investigators urged anyone who might have seen something, or who has video from the area, to come forward as detectives work to reconstruct what happened in those early morning minutes.
Possible Charges And The Law
Under Texas law, drivers involved in crashes that cause injury or death must stop, provide identifying information, and offer reasonable assistance. Leaving the scene can be prosecuted under the Texas Transportation Code, and when a crash results in death, prosecutors can pursue more serious charges. Investigators noted that any decision about charges will depend on the evidence and a review by the district attorney's office. The statutory requirements for drivers in such collisions are detailed in the Texas Transportation Code.
What We Know So Far
Per reporting by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the woman died at the scene, and police located both the suspected vehicle and its driver near the crash site. Authorities said they are withholding the victim's name until next-of-kin notification and did not immediately release any information on whether speed, impairment, or other factors may have contributed to the crash. The investigation remains active and detectives are still building a timeline of events leading up to the collision.
Anyone who saw the crash or has relevant video is asked to call the Fort Worth Police non-emergency number or submit a tip through the department's newsroom, while anonymous tips can be shared with Tarrant County Crime Stoppers. Police said more information will be released as the investigation progresses and required notifications are completed.
