Dallas, TX - Man Fatally Hit After Tow Truck Accident at I-30 & 2nd Ave

Dallas, TX (August 15, 2023) - A man was killed after being hit by a car while assisting in an initial crash involving a tow truck in Dallas on Saturday morning, August 12. 

The deadly accident was reported on Interstate 30 EB near Second Avenue at around 2:28 a.m. A major accident occurred after a red tow truck hit a 2006 Chrysler Town & Country minivan. The impact caused the Chrysler to spin and enter oncoming traffic. The operator of the tow truck reportedly fled the scene without rendering aid. 

A 25-year-old man near the scene stopped to provide aid to the occupants of the minivan. The victim was standing next to the damaged vehicle when a 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe hit both the van and the pedestrian. 

The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. A passenger in the minivan was hospitalized for treatment of sustained injuries. The 33-year-old driving the Tahoe was arrested and is currently facing charges related to the accident. 

Authorities are currently looking for the driver of the tow truck. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in progress. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery. 

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