Man Killed in NE Forest Hill Hit-and-Run Crash on Mansfield Highway

Forest Hill, Texas – A man was killed Sunday night in a hit-and-run accident in northeast Forest Hill, according to the police.

The deadly accident occurred around 8:00 p.m., February 25, in the 5200 block of Mansfield Highway.

Police said the man was hit by a white sports coupe, possibly a Dodge Challenger, which fled the scene after the accident.

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

No additional information was available.

The police are investigating the crash.

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