A person using a wheelchair was hit and killed while crossing Camp Bowie Boulevard in Fort Worth last Saturday, according to police. The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. in the 6600 block of Camp Bowie Boulevard. The victim died at the scene. Investigators said the driver remained at the location, called 911, and was checked by medical personnel. Officers said the driver showed no signs of impairment and was later arrested on unrelated misdemeanor and felony warrants.
What the police said
As reported by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, officers arrived to find the person in a wheelchair had been struck while crossing the roadway in the 6600 block of Camp Bowie. The driver stopped, called for help and cooperated with first responders, according to the paper. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office is responsible for identifying the victim. Police told the Star-Telegram the driver did not appear intoxicated at the scene.
Regional traffic safety
The deadly collision comes as North Texas continues to confront dangerous roadways and efforts to cut down on deaths involving pedestrians and other vulnerable road users. Local coverage and TxDOT data have helped prompt changes and ramped-up enforcement on high-risk corridors in the region, including recent safety work in Dallas, according to NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
Investigation ongoing
The Fort Worth police investigation is still active as detectives work to determine how the crash unfolded and whether any additional charges might be filed, the Star-Telegram reported. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner will publicly identify the victim after notifying the next of kin.
