Dallas—Theresa Conerly Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver on Interstate 30
Posted on Wednesday, March 13th, 2019 at 7:25 am
A 45-year-old woman passed away after getting struck by a vehicle who fled the scene on Interstate 30 in Dallas, last February 23.
According to initial reports, the pedestrian was possibly attempting to cross the I-30 or walking on the left shoulder of the highway when she was hit by an undescribed vehicle. Instead of rendering aid to the victim, the driver sped off the scene.
The impact of the collision killed the victim on scene. She was later identified as Theresa Conerly, 45.
The Dallas Police Department has not released any information about the hit-and-run driver. Local detectives said that the suspect vehicle will have damage to the front left, front left quarter panel, and left side view mirror.
Anyone who has information about the suspect of the whereabouts of the car is encouraged to get in touch with local authorities.
The crash remains under investigation.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of the deceased victims.
Car collisions are extremely prevalent in Texas. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, one person is getting injured in approximately two minutes. Unfortunately, despite the government’s aggressive efforts to educate drivers about safety, the cases of speeding, driving under the influence, and negligence are still on the rise. In fact, most of the common causes of accidents in the state are due to the driver’s lack of awareness and precaution.
Knowing the statistics helps us to be more aware of how our choices can affect other people’s lives. For instance, driving while under the influence of alcohol and illegal drugs dramatically increases your risk of being involved in a crash by roughly 16% and 24%, respectively. While these cases are extremely dangerous, these can be prevented by making the right decisions. So before hitting the road, know that car accidents leave scars and trauma that can be devastating for the victims. For this reason, it is important that you take all the necessary precautions to avoid it.
