Denton

Man Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on I-35E in Denton

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One man is dead after a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 35E in Denton early Monday morning, police say.

The crash happened on the southbound side of I-35E at the McCormick Street overpass at about 3:36 a.m., Denton police said.

Police said a person on the interstate was struck by a vehicle, whose driver did not stop after hitting the person. Though police said it was possible the driver did not know they hit someone.

The driver of a second vehicle that hit the man did stop and is cooperating with the investigation, police said.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said they were looking for a dark gray, four-door 2008-2012 Honda Accord in connection with the incident.

Police asked anyone with information about the crash to contacct Ofc. Tom Birckbichler at 940-349-7851 or Ofc. Arie'll Bell at 940-349-7941.

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