Man Killed in Fort Worth Pedestrian Accident on Interstate 35 near Rosedale Street

Fort Worth, Texas (May 18, 2023) – A man was killed early Tuesday morning in a hit-and-run accident in Fort Worth, according to the police.

The fatal crash happened around 1:45 a.m., May 16, near the intersection of East Rosedale Street and the northbound service road of Interstate 35W.

Police said the man was struck by at least one vehicle that was traveling northbound on the service road.

The driver of the vehicle fled the scene after the accident.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released.

The police are investigating the crash.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

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