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Motorist sought in fatal hit-and-run accident involving pedestrian: Dallas police

Updated on: April 13, 2024 / 8:37 PM CDT / CBS Texas

DALLAS – The search is on for a motorist who sped off after his vehicle struck and killed a man as he walked early Saturday in the 11200 block of Petal Street, west of Jupiter Road.

According to the Dallas Police Department, the man was "hit by an unknown make or model vehicle that left the scene without stopping to determine if a person needed help."

The man's identity will not be released until next of kin has been notified, police said.

CBS News Texas will provide additional information as it becomes available.

Doug Myers

Doug Myers is a digital content producer for CBS Texas. A longtime journalist, Doug has worked for four newspapers in Texas and Louisiana and for three television stations in Texas. He has also spent time as a digital content manager for a national trade association and as communications director for a state agency.