David Smith Killed in Hit-And-Run Crash on FM 678 at County Road 219 in Gainesville

David Smith Dies in Gainesville Motorcycle Crash at FM 678 and County Road 219

Gainesville, Texas (June 11, 2018) – One person was killed in a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a motorcyclist on Friday night in Gainesville, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The incident happened shortly before 9 p.m. Friday, June 8, at FM 678 and County Road 219.
DPS said David Smith, 63, of Gainesville, was riding a motorcycle when he was struck by a newer model Ford F-250 Super Duty pickup that was heading east on FM 678.
The Ford then fled the scene after the incident.
Smith was transported to a hospital in Denton, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Police are looking for the hit-and-run driver.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
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