Monthly Archives: July 2026

Woman fatally struck by vehicle in Grand Prairie

At approximately 6:30am on Sunday morning, July 5, the driver of a Maserati passenger vehicle traveling northbound on Belt Line Road failed to negotiate a curve and struck a female pedestrian.

The woman was pronounced deceased at the scene.

“Although impairment is not believed to be a factor in the collision, investigators have not ruled out distracted driving as a possible cause,” said Grand Prairie PD.

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

The collision remains under investigation.

Woman dies in Pilot Point crash

On Monday, July 6, at around 12:12pm, Pilot Point Police and Fire along with other law enforcement agencies were dispatched to a major accident at the intersection of FM 1385 and E. FM 455.

When emergency crews arrived, they located a two-vehicle crash.

Authorities say an eastbound vehicle collided with a vehicle that failed to yield the right of way while traveling northbound on FM 1385.

One of the drivers was pronounced deceased at the scene. The other driver was transported for treatment of their injuries.

The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the victim as a 64-year-old female.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fight over girl escalates to shootout in Fort Worth

The Fort Worth Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Wilbarger Street on the Fourth of July.

On July 4, 2026, at approximately 8:18pm, Fort Worth police officers were dispatched to a shooting call that occurred in the 5900 block of Wilbarger Street. 

Officers learned there was a large gathering at this location. Two males began arguing over a female when they both pulled out firearms and shot each other. One male was pronounced deceased on scene. The other male was transported to an area hospital with an unknown condition.

Homicide detectives were notified and are actively investigating the case.

This is believed to be an isolated incident between people known to each other.

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

Anyone with information related to this can call 817-392-4222. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 817-469-TIPS (8477).

Pilot injured in Parker County helicopter crash

At around 12:00pm on Friday, Parker County Emergency Services District #1, Parker County Hospital District EMS, law enforcement agencies and transportation officials responded to an aircraft down in the 200 block of McVoid Road.

Units arrived to find a private helicopter down near an airpark.

There was one occupant in the helicopter (the pilot). He was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. There were no other injuries.

PCESD #1 firefighters assisted in controlling a fuel leak from the helicopter. There was no fire.

The FAA is investigating the cause of the crash.

Recent Entries »