Motorcyclist Killed in Fort Worth Hit-and-Run Crash on U.S. Highway 287 and Cobb Park Drive

Fort Worth, Texas (November 23, 2023) – A motorcyclist was killed Tuesday night in a hit-and-run crash in Fort Worth, according to the police.

The deadly accident happened around 10:00 p.m., November 21, at the intersection of U.S. Highway 287 and Cobb Park Drive.

Police said a motorcyclist was traveling on Highway 287 at a high rate of speed approaching the intersection when they lost control and was thrown from the motorcycle. They were then struck by at least one passing vehicle. The vehicle fled the scene after the crash.

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

The police are investigating the crash.

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