UPDATE:
As investigators continue to seek the identity of the driver who left the scene of a fatal hit and run vehicle crash, they continue to follow leads and tips provided by the public. Investigators were also able to obtain surveillance video of the crash that was provided by a nearby business.
Surveillance video shows two vehicles approaching the intersection of NE Green Oaks Boulevard and Burney Road from the right of the screen. The suspect vehicle, a dark-colored car, continues through the intersection on a red light and strikes the victim, who is in the crosswalk at the time. The video shows a white vehicle stopping at the red light as the suspect vehicle continues through the intersection. Early witness accounts initially prompted officers to look for a dark-colored SUV. However, this new information has led investigators to seek the owner of a dark grey 2007-2010 Chrysler 300. An image of a similar make and model vehicle is attached here, but this is not the actual vehicle. The video is included with this news release and can also be viewed on the Arlington Police Department YouTube Channel by clicking this link:
http://youtu.be/e74NPgkVe_I
Video previously released to some local news outlets by the business owner depicts two SUV-style vehicles driving on NE Green Oaks Boulevard and braking for a short period before continuing to drive. Based on what Accident Investigators have determined, that video segment aired shows what happened a short time after the woman had already been struck.
Additional vehicles can be seen on the video driving through the intersection before and after fatal crash. All of those people are potential witnesses and encouraged to call Accident Investigator David Szatkowski at 817-459-5786. Anonymous tips may be provided through Tarrant County Crime Stoppers at 817-469-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a reward.
Original release sent 1/16/15 at 10:53 p.m.:
Arlington Police Investigating Fatal Hit and Run Crash Involving Pedestrian
The Arlington Police Department responded to a major crash investigation near the intersection of NE Green Oaks Blvd. and Burney Road around 8:15 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2015. The initial caller reported seeing a woman lying in the street. As First Responders arrived on scene, it was believed that the woman had been struck by a vehicle. The woman was transported to a local hospital where she was later pronounced deceased.
A witness near the area reported that the woman was attempting to cross the street in a marked cross walk from the north side of NE Green Oaks Blvd. at Shadow Ridge to the south side of NE Green Oaks Blvd at Burney. Investigators are looking for an older model SUV-type vehicle that is believed to have struck the woman and left the scene. The vehicle might have damage to the front of the vehicle. This investigation is still in its early stages so additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to contact Investigator David Szatkowski at 817-459-5786 or by calling Tarrant County Crime Stoppers at 817-469-TIPS (8477). Tipsters may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner will release the name of the deceased once positive identification has been made and next of kin has been notified.
Report #150002860
