Pedestrian Killed in Dallas Collision at I-20 and Hampton Road

Dallas, Texas (February 5, 2018) – A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run collision in Dallas early Sunday morning, according to authorities.
The fatal accident took place at around 4:00 a.m. Sunday, February 4, near I-20 and Hampton Road in the Red Bird area of Dallas.
According to a preliminary investigation report, a body was found in the eastbound lanes of the highway, near Hampton Road. The report stated that the pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the highway.
The pedestrian died as a result of the crash while the driver fled the scene, authorities said.
The medical examiner’s office determined that the pedestrian had been hit by a car.
Further details regarding the incident were not immediately provided, but the accident remained under investigation.
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