A hit-and-run incident occurred on Sunday night, February 25, 2024, at around 7:57 pm, prompting a response from Forest Hills Police Department to the 5200 block of Mansfield Hwy in Forest Hill. Reports indicated a person lying in the roadway, struck by a vehicle that fled the scene.
Upon arrival, officers found a male victim with injuries consistent with a vehicular collision. Despite immediate life-saving efforts by both officers and emergency responders from the Forest Hill Fire Department and MedStar Ambulance, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigation into the incident is underway, with authorities currently processing the scene and scouring the area for surveillance footage. Initial details suggest the suspect vehicle is a white sports coupe, potentially a Dodge Challenger. However, recovered vehicle parts bear General Motors part numbers, prompting further examination to ascertain the model of the vehicle involved.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office will conduct the identification of the deceased individual.
Authorities urge anyone with information on the incident to contact the Forest Hill Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at 817-531-5250, selecting Option 5, and reference report number 24FPD02410.
