Hit and Run Blogs
According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), Texas ranks in the top ten list of states with the most hit and run accident deaths. The AAA reported an average of 682,000 crashes have occurred each year since 2006. Almost 65 percent of people killed in hit and runs are pedestrians or cyclists.
A hit-and-run accident by definition is where a person willfully leaves the scene of an accident without providing their contact information or stopping to render aid to someone who was injured in the incident. This selfish act can lead to criminal charges for the at-fault driver.
Authorities Seeking Public’s Help In Finding Hit-and-Run Driver
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram recently reported that the Fort Worth Police Department asks for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a person of interest in a fatal hit-and-run crash on Friday, July 2, 2021.
Police say that the 39-year-old …
Arrest Made In Hit-and-Run That Killed ISD Mentor
A few days ago, we wrote about a hit-and-run accident that killed a Dallas ISD mentor. Now the police have made an arrest. CBS in Dallas reports.
DeSoto police arrested a 17-year-old suspect in connection with the June 6 accident. …
Traffic Control Officer Hurt In Hit-And-Run Crash
NBC Dallas-Fort Worth reported an Edgewood police officer had to go to the hospital this morning in while helping a construction crew with traffic control. He was hit by a hit-and-run driver just after 3 a.m.
The officer was off …
Suspect Arrested In Connection With Hit-And-Run Death Of A Pedestrian
When police have cause to believe that an accident is a hit-and-run accident, they will take all efforts to find the culprit. This is especially true in a fatality case. The Dallas Morning News reported on just such an arrest.…
Man Charged In Connection To Hit-And-Run Crash Last Year
We often cover hit-and-runs and hit-and-run crashes, looking at such incidents from a single perspective. We hear about the crash, who was hurt or killed, how much damage was done, and how the perpetrator got away. But we often leave …
Man From Hit-And-Run Crash Now Faces 3 Charges
The man that allegedly caused a hit-and-run crash, which took two lives and left one child in critical condition, is now facing 3 charges, according to this report from the Gainsville Register. Kendrick Demon Collins has been charged with …
A Fatal Dallas Crash Leads To Manhunt
Careless driving can lead to horrifying accidents on the road. This happens every day, unfortunately. Drivers get distracted or choose to drive under the influence, and this leads to serious injuries or even death. To make matters worse, others are …
Arrest Made In Hit And Run Case On Southwest Durham Lane
A Dallas woman has been arrested by Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office deputies in connection to a hit-and-run crash earlier this month.
The Polk County Itemizer-Observer reports that 47-year-old Kari Lin Smith is believed to have been involved in a crash …
Police Seek Hit And Run Driver After Road Rage Incident
Getting into an altercation with another driver can end up being extremely dangerous. Such an incident recently took place in Dallas County last week, and now the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a hit-and-run motorist who took out …
Street Racing Leads To Hit-And-Run Crash, Killing Three
A street racing incident involving a hit-and-run crash in Fort Worth has claimed the lives of three people over the weekend.
NBCDFW reports that among the three people killed in the crash were a married couple with four children.
Buddy …
Woman Flees Seen After Good Samaritan Offers Aid
After getting into an accident, the instinct to flee can seem almost overwhelming. However, according to Texas law, drivers must stay at the scene after a crash until an officer of the law says it’s ok to leave. It is …
Fort Worth Aviation Director Fired After Hit-And-Run Accident
If you find yourself in a minor fender bender, you should leave your contact and insurance information with the other driver involved. If there are injuries, you are required to render aid, if possible. In most cases, the law requires …
A Veteran Left For Dead In A Hit-And-Run Accident
A veteran of the North Texas Army was left in critical condition with life-threatening injuries after a hit-and-run accident in Grand Prairie last Friday. Police are asking for the public’s help in locating the suspect driver.
NBCDFW reports that Gulf-War …
Driver Caught After Fleeing A Hit-And-Run Accident
The Texas Transportation Code § 550.023 states that motorists involved in a motor vehicle accident are required to stop at the scene of the crash until law enforcement arrives. By law, drivers must supply their driver’s license, insurance, and other …
A Motorcyclist Killed In Hit-And-Crash, Police Arrested The Driver
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2019, 16% of all vehicle fatalities in the state of Texas involved a motorcycle. Almost 70% of those fatal crashes occur in urban areas, with just over 30% happening in more …
Hit And Run Driver Arrested After Striking Teen And Killing Him
A hit-and-run driver has been arrested after he struck a teen last week and fled the scene of the crash.
The Dallas News reports that police in Arlington that 22-year-old Keeshawn Sims turned himself into authorities for his role in …
Police Searching For Hit And Run Driver On Cockerell Hill Road
It’s difficult to imagine that someone could hit another person with their vehicle and callously drive away without attempting to help that person or to call for help. There is little if anything anyone can do to comfort the grief …
Arrest Made In Fatal DUI Case In Carrollton
Police in Carrollton have arrested a man in connection to a crash last month that left one man dead and his teen son severely injured.
CBS Local in Dallas–Fort Worth reports that Carrollton Police have arrested 39-year-old Luis Alexis Fonseca …
Two Suspects In A Hit And Run Accident Assault A Man. The Suspects Are Still At Large.
Authorities in Dallas County are asking the public’s help in their search for two suspects who they say are responsible for a hit-and-run crash that happened last week.
Austin’s Fox 7 reported on its website that the incident happened on …
Driver Hits Truck, Assaults The Truck Driver, Then Leaves The Scene
A hit-and-run crash victim was assaulted on video by the other driver before he fled. Police are seeking help in the matter. Dallas News reports.
The accident happened late Wednesday on I-20 in Red Bird near I-35 East. A Ford …
A Teenager Is Dead After Being Hit By A Car In A Hit-And-Run Accident
To lose a child in an accident is a tragedy that no parent should ever have to face. Realizing that a driver hit a child with their vehicle and then callously drove away is unimaginable.
According to a story appearing …
Elderly Couple Struck On Canada Road
Two people were hit on Canada Drive early Saturday by an alleged hit-and-run driver. CBS reported on the incident.
According to the report, two older people were working to get into a vehicle. A man was helping a woman with …
Suspect Arrested In Burleson Hit And Run
Police in Burleson have arrested a man suspected of causing a hit-and-run crash that killed a high-school student on Monday. CBS reports.
Eric Padilla is charged with accident involving death. According to the police, the crash happened at NW …
A Police Chase Results In The Driver Killing A 3-Year-Old Child In A High-Speed, Hit-And-Run Accident
The police in Garland have identified a teen driver who was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol while fleeing from police. The teen caused an accident that ended in the death of a two-year-old girl and left members of …
Three Street Racing Incidents Last Night
With the emptier streets thanks to the lockdowns, speeders and racers are taking to the roads more often. Three incidents of street racing happened this weekend in Dallas according to the police. NBC reports.
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If you are injured or someone you care about is killed in a hit-and-run accident, you need an attorney who will be there to protect your best interests and to help see the responsible party is held accountable. You also may be eligible to receive compensation for the accident. This may provide some relief to you and your family in way of covering medical bills, property damage, and lost wages.
