One Killed in Denton Pedestrian Accident on Interstate 35

Denton, Texas (March 6, 2022) – A pedestrian was fatally hit by at least two vehicles Saturday morning in Denton, according to the police.

The deadly accident happened around 4:20 a.m., March 5, on Interstate 35E, near the Buc-ee’s exit.

Police said a person stopped their vehicle on the right shoulder of the highway and got out. The person then walked into the right lane of traffic where they were struck by a vehicle. The victim was then run over by at least one other vehicle. 

The victim was killed in the crash. Their identity has not been released.

Both drivers remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigators.

The accident closed all the southbound lanes of the interstate at the Brinker/Buc-ee’s exit. Southbound traffic was forced to exit at Lillian Miller Parkway. The lanes were reopened by 8:00 a.m.

The police are investigating the crash.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

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