Person fatally struck on I-20 in Arlington
The Arlington Police Department is investigating a fatality accident that occurred sometime this morning along Interstate 20 near Green Oaks Blvd.
At 8:42am, Arlington police received a 9-1-1 report of “matter” on the highway. Emergency responders determined a person had been fatally struck while crossing the highway on foot.
Police believe the driver who first hit the pedestrian fled the scene; thus, they are investigating this incident as a hit and run.
All lanes of westbound I-20 were closed at Highway 287 while APD investigated the crash.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner took possession of the bodily remains and will make positive identification on the deceased person.
