Monthly Archives: July 2024

Man struck, killed by vehicle in Fort Worth

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The Fort Worth Police Department is investigating an auto-pedestrian collision that resulted in the death of a man. 

On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at approximately 4:40 a.m., officers responded to the 600 block of North Freeway / Toll Express Southbound lane and found that a male was struck by a vehicle.

The victim was pronounced deceased on scene. 

The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. 

The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will identify the victim once next-of-kin has been notified. 

17-year-old driver killed in Fort Worth crash

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On Monday, July 29, at around 10:14pm, Fort Worth Fire Department, Police Department, and MedStar EMS all responded to a major accident in the westbound lanes of Interstate 30 near Walsh Ranch Parkway.

Upon arrival, emergency crews located a vehicle and an 18-wheeler involved in a collision. Police say the vehicle rear-ended the 18-wheeler while it was stuck in traffic.

The driver of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene. He has been identified as a 17-year-old male from Weatherford.

No charges are anticipated at this time.

The crash remains under investigation.

Highway 287 reopened following fatal auto pedestrian in Midlothian

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On July 25, 2024 at 12:21 PM, Midlothian Police Department patrol officers and traffic officers responded to the 1400 block of southbound East State Highway 287 after multiple 911 callers reported a pedestrian was struck by a passing vehicle.

Officers arrived at the location and observed a male lying on the roadway. They also observed a gray Ford F-150 pickup with heavy front-end damage indicative of a collision.

Several witnesses at the scene (including the driver of the F-150) reported that the male subject was standing in the center median of Highway 287 near the Midlothian Parkway bridge when he suddenly jumped in front of the oncoming pickup. Witnesses stated that the driver of the pickup had no opportunity to take evasive action to avoid hitting the subject.

The 48-year-old male pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. Midlothian officers and Chaplain are in the process of notifying the deceased’s family.

This an ongoing investigation, however, no criminal charges have been filed at this time. Southbound State HWY 287 was closed for approximately two hours and the Midlothian Parkway bridge was closed for several minutes while officers conducted their investigation. All roadways are open at this time.

Armed suspect shot by Dallas police after officers locate stolen vehicle

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On July 25, 2024, at about 1:20 pm, officers were working in an undercover capacity in the area of 9600 block of Golf Lakes Trail.

The preliminary investigation determined officers got a Flock camera hit for a stolen vehicle. Covert officers located the stolen vehicle inside the apartment complex and called for uniformed officers to perform an arrest. Uniformed officers responded and found the vehicle occupied.

When the driver of the vehicle saw the squad car, he stepped on the gas and rammed two marked squad cars. Uniformed officers fired and one male suspect was shot and taken to a local hospital, and he is expected to survive.

No officers were injured.

Two other suspects were taken into custody at the scene. One suffered injuries and was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.

A fourth suspect ran from the scene and is not in custody.

The suspects were armed and three suspect weapons were recovered at the scene.

One suspect in custody was wanted on an active Dallas Murder warrant.

The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office and Office of Community Police Oversight were notified.

3 killed in head-on crash near Glen Rose

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At around 4:13pm on Tuesday, July 23, multiple emergency responders were dispatched to a major accident along Highway 67 near County Road 317 between Glen Rose and Cleburne.

A preliminary investigation of the scene reveals the driver of an eastbound SUV drifted into the westbound lanes and struck a second SUV head-on. The crash resulted in the deaths of all persons involved.

The driver of the eastbound SUV has been identified as a 37-year-old man from Glen Rose.

The driver and passenger of the westbound SUV have been identified as a 68-year-old man and 65-year-old woman of Godley.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Plano police arrest 31-year-old rideshare driver for sexually assaulting minor during trip

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The Plano Police Department arrested a ride-share employee for the aggravated sexual assault of a child. Robert Johnson III, a 31-year-old male from Garland, was taken into custody on July 15th after an investigation by the Plano Police Department Special Victims Unit.

On July 9th, 2024, around 2:00 p.m., Johnson responded to a pickup request in Frisco, Texas, where he picked up an unaccompanied minor. Johnson pulled off the road in the 4200 block of Legacy Drive, where Johnson sexually assaulted the 12-year-old rider. The next day, the child disclosed the assault to their mother, and a police report was filed.

On July 12th, Honorable Judge McGraw found there to be sufficient probable cause to issue a warrant for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child. Plano Police Department Intelligence Unit arrested Johnson, and he is currently being held in the Collin County Jail in McKinney.

The Plano Police Department takes all reports of sexual assault seriously and is committed to bringing justice to those who commit these heinous crimes.

“We are urging any additional victims to come forward and contact our SVU tip line at 972-941-2044 or policetips@plano.gov.”

The Plano Police Department would like to thank the Frisco Police Department for their partnership in this case.

Plano PD would like to remind the public that ride-share services have become increasingly popular and convenient means of transportation, but individuals must remain vigilant and take precautions when using these services.

• Follow your intuition.
If your driver makes you uncomfortable or unsafe, trust your intuition and call 911.

• Avoid sharing personal details with your driver, like why you’re going to your destination.

• Share your trip.
Some rideshare services allow you to share your trip status with a friend or family member so they can track your location in real-time.

• Check your ride.
Before getting in the car, ensure the driver, car, and license plate match the information in the app.

• Have the driver confirm your name.
Ask the driver to confirm your name before you get in the car instead of telling them your name.

• Be a backseat rider.
Sitting in the back seat, especially if you’re riding alone, can help you exit safely and give you some personal space.

*Note some ride-share companies allow teens to use the service. We would recommend a live video app to share with a parent during the duration of the trip.

Man drowns trying to help child struggling in water, Fort Worth police say

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On Sunday, July 21, at 3:42pm, Fort Worth Fire Department, Police Department, and MedStar EMS were dispatched to Beach Street and East Freeway at the Trinity River for reports of a possible drowning.

Emergency personnel confirmed that the male victim jumped in to save a child that was struggling in the water. The child was rescued, but the male was taken under by the current.

Fort Worth PD’s Air-1 helicopter assisted in locating the adult male, whose body was recovered a short distance away from the scene.

The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office has not released his identity at this time.

UPDATE: Four firefighters recovering after Dallas Engine 11 hydroplanes, falls off highway

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On July 21, 2024 at about 5:50 AM, Dallas Fire Rescue was dispatched to a possible structure fire in Swiss Avenue.

While responding to the incident, Engine 11 hydroplaned on the wet roadway, lost control, and fell off the southbound Central Expressway (Interstate 345) bridge onto the DART rail tracks below.

Engine 18 called a Mayday and requested a full USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) response for extrication of the crew.

Four DFR firefighters were transported to Baylor Dallas hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A large highway sign was also damaged and blocked all southbound lanes of Interstate 345 in the area.

No other vehicles were involved in the collision.

Heavy duty wreckers continue to work in the area, so expect delays.

Motorcycle rider killed in Dallas crash; two people charged

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On July 19, 2024 at about 8:45 PM, Dallas Fire Rescue and Police responded to an accident call at Southwell Road and Harry Hines Boulevard.

The preliminary investigation determined a motorcycle occupied by two individuals was traveling northbound on Harry Hines Boulevard. A 20-year-old man was driving a truck southbound on Harry Hines Boulevard when he turned left on Southwell Road and crashed into the motorcycle.

The driver of the motorcycle and a rider were transported to a local hospital. The rider died from their injuries. The driver of the motorcycle suffered non-life-threatening injuries and will be charged with Driving While Intoxicated.

The 20-year-old man was arrested and charged with Collision Involving Death and Collision Involving Serious Bodily Injury.

The crash remains under investigation.

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