Ronald Joseph Barker Killed in Palmview Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash La Homa Road
Palmview, Texas (January 4, 2020) – A man was killed on New Year’s Day in an alleged hit-and-run accident in Palmview, according to the DPS.
The deadly accident happened around 6:38 p.m. January 1, on La Homa Road, south of Mile 9.
DPS said Ronald Joseph Barker, 46, was struck by a vehicle that then fled the scene.
Barker was declared dead at the scene.
The authorities are looking for a dark-colored, four-door sedan or pickup truck that was pulling a utility trailer, which is believed to have been involved in the crash.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the crash is urged to call the DPS at (956) 565-7600.