Woman fatally struck by vehicle in Parker County

At around 10:15pm Sunday evening, Parker County Emergency Service District #1, Parker County Hospital District EMS, and DPS Troopers responded to a major accident involving a pedestrian on the eastbound lanes of Highway 199 near Jay Bird Lane.

When emergency responders arrived at the scene, they located a woman laying in the eastbound lanes of the highway. Investigators determined she was struck by a passing vehicle.

The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the victim as a 65-year-old woman who lived not far from where the accident occurred.

The driver remained at the scene after the collision.

TxDPS is investigating the accident.