7-Year-Old Nelson Morales Killed in Fort Worth Pedestrian Accident on Wichita Street

Fort Worth, Texas (March 4, 2020) – The boy who was killed Tuesday night in a hit-and-run accident in southwest Fort Worth has been identified as Nelson Morales,7, according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office.

The accident happened around 10:00 p.m., March 3, on Wichita Street, near Highway 287 south of Berry Street.

Police said Morales was at a family gathering and was attempting to cross the street. One car stopped to allow Morales to cross the street but a second car went around and hit him.

The car dragged Morales for several blocks before fleeing the scene.

Nelson was killed in the crash.

The suspect’s vehicle was described as a gray or silver Toyota SUV.

The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call the department at 817-392-4869.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Nelson Morales.

When an unsuspecting pedestrian falls victim to an accident caused by a motor vehicle, injuries can be life-threatening, if not fatal. Medical, financial, physical and psychological repercussions can derail one’s entire life as well as that of one’s family. It is vital to your case whether for personal injury or for wrongful death that an experienced and successful accident/injury attorney be consulted. 

At Joel A. Gordon & Associates, our experienced lawyers will help you in this situation.

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