Roy Smith Killed in Arlington Pedestrian Accident on Timberview Lane

Arlington, Texas (February 6, 2021) – The 80-year-old man who was killed in a hit-and-run crash last week Saturday in Arlington has been identified as Roy Smith, according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner.

The deadly accident happened at about 4:28 p.m., January 30, in the 900 block of E. Timberview Lane.

Police said Smith was going to check his mail when he was hit by a vehicle.

The vehicle fled the scene.

Smith was killed in the crash.

Police are asking neighbors to check home surveillance systems for footage between 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. 

Officers are looking for a 1999-2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab with a lighter color passenger-side door, hood, and both front quarter panels. The rest of the truck is a darker color.

An investigation is underway.

Who May Make a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas?

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.

Wrongful death claims require an attorney who understands the complexity of the damages caused by a significant loss. The lawyer representing the client has the responsibility to hire the necessary experts to help prove the case. 

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