Police say a second vehicle later struck the person while they were in the roadway, and the driver of that vehicle stopped and is assisting investigators.
Dallas, TX - October 28, 2026
A pedestrian was killed early Wednesday in Dallas after two vehicles struck them on East Northwest Highway, according to FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth. Police say the driver of the first vehicle left the area, and the driver of the second vehicle stopped.
Key Facts
- Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- Location: East Northwest Highway at Abrams Road, Dallas, Texas
- Type of crash: Pedestrian struck by two vehicles; police are investigating it as a hit-and-run
- Vehicles involved: Two vehicles; their types have not been reported
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality
- Responding agencies: Dallas Police; Dallas Fire-Rescue
- Reported by: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
Crash Overview
Dallas police were called to East Northwest Highway at Abrams Road around 3:52 a.m. Responding officers found a person who was not responsive in the westbound traffic lanes. Paramedics from Dallas Fire-Rescue reached the location and declared the person dead.
Police think a westbound vehicle hit the person and then left the area. A second vehicle later struck the person while they were still on the pavement. The driver of that second vehicle stopped and is assisting investigators, police said.
Few other details have been released. Police have not identified the person who died, and investigators have not described the first vehicle or the driver who left the scene.
People Involved
- The pedestrian was killed. Police have not released the person's identity or age.
- The driver of the first vehicle left the scene, according to police.
- The driver of the second vehicle stopped and is cooperating with police.
Investigation Status
The Dallas Police Department is investigating. No cause, citations or charges have been reported.