Attempted burglary suspect fatally struck by vehicle while running from Fort Worth police
The Fort Worth Police Department is investigating a fatality accident that took place in the 4200 block of westbound I30 near Oakland Blvd on April 12, 2024.
Yesterday morning at approximately 6:10 a.m., officers from the East Division responded to a burglary in the 1200 block of Oakland Blvd. Witnesses reported that a male suspect was attempting to make entry by pulling on the doors of a closed medical facility.
When officers arrived, they learned that the adult male suspect had moved from the initial location to a nearby business, where he again attempted to make entry. Officers then observed the male, and attempted to speak with him. Officers approached the suspect, who fled on foot, toward the direction of I-30W.
Additional responding officers drove down the embankment in an attempt to keep the suspect from running into oncoming traffic. The suspect crossed the Bridge St. service road, jumped the guard rail, and ran into oncoming traffic on I-30W. The suspect was then struck by a pickup truck.
The driver of the vehicle stopped to render aid while emergency personnel responded to the scene.
The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will announce the identity. No other injuries occurred.
This remains an ongoing investigation at this time.
