A pedestrian has died following a collision in Dallas on Wednesday night, prompting a hit-and-run investigation by local authorities.
Dallas Police Department officers arrived at the intersection of South Buckner Boulevard and Elam Road shortly after 10:30 p.m. to respond to reports of a serious crash. Upon arrival, they discovered a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle.
The individual who was hit was taken to a nearby hospital, where they were pronounced dead. Police confirmed the fatality but did not release the victim's identity or age at this time.
Investigators are treating the incident as a hit-and-run because the driver of the vehicle involved did not remain at the scene after the collision. Authorities have not yet identified the vehicle or the driver.
The cause of the crash is currently under investigation. Police have not released details regarding potential speeding, impairment, or other factors that may have contributed to the incident.
