Damarion Williams Killed, Josue Ramirez Arrested after Hit-And-Run Crash on U.S. 271 in Tyler

Damarion Williams ID’d as Child Killed in Tyler Pedestrian Crash on U.S. 271

Tyler, Texas (June 19, 2018) – The child who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on Sunday morning in Tyler has been identified as Damarion Williams, 11, of East Texas.
The child’s body was found lying in the median near 9800 U.S. Highway 271 North on Sunday, June 17.
Police said Williams was struck by a vehicle whose driver failed to stop at the scene and render aid.
The suspect vehicle was later located and a warrant was issued for the arrest of the driver, who was identified as Josue Alejandro Prado Ramirez, 21, of Athens.
Ramirez reportedly surrendered to the authorities.  He was charged with accident involving death and second-degree felony.
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