Melody Powell Killed in Fort Worth Pedestrian Accident on State Highway 183

Fort Worth, Texas (May 26, 2021) – The 38-year-old woman who was killed early Saturday morning in a hit-and-run crash in Fort Worth has been identified as Melody Michelle Powell, according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office.

The deadly accident happened around 3:00 a.m., May 22, in the 13700 block of State Highway 183.

Police said Powell was struck by a vehicle on the highway.

The vehicle, which was described as possibly a black “crossover” vehicle, fled the scene after the crash.

Powell was killed in the crash.

No other details were provided.

The police are investigating the crash. Anyone with any information about the accident is asked to call 817-392-4869.

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A wrongful death claim for a family member may be brought by spouses, children, or parents. The State of Texas also allows the estate of the deceased to bring a survival action to recover for past medical expenses and conscious pain and suffering, as well as other non-economic damages which the deceased may have suffered before death. Texas does not permit brothers, sisters, cousins, or grandparents to assert any claims for the death of a family member.

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