Denton Police search for suspect after hit-and-run with 2 pedestrians
The Brief
Denton Police are searching for a driver who didn't stop after hitting two pedestrians on Saturday morning.
It happened just after 2 a.m. in the 2300 block of Carril Al Lago Dr., a residential street near N. Bonnie Brae St. and W. University Dr.
The vehicle is described as a dark 2014-2015 Kia Optima with a missing or damaged front grill.
DENTON, Texas - The Denton Police Department is hoping the public can help identify the driver of a vehicle who didn't stop after striking two pedestrians early Saturday morning.
What we know
Police say it happened just after 2 a.m. in the 2300 block of Carril Al Lago Drive, a residential street near N. Bonnie Brae Street and W. University Drive.
Witnesses told police that a dark-colored sedan crashed into the two female pedestrians and did not stop.
The vehicle was last seen driving north on N. Bonnie Brae Street. Both pedestrians were taken to a hospital. One woman has life-threatening injuries while the second woman's injuries were minor.
Traffic investigators have tentatively identified the suspect vehicle as a dark 2014-2015 Kia Optima. The vehicle has a missing or damaged front grill and likely has headlight damage.
What we don't know
The identities of the pedestrians have not been released.
What you can do
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the suspect vehicle should email Michael.Rose@cityofdenton.com or call 940-349-8181 and ask to speak with a Traffic Unit officer.
The Source
Information in this article is from the Denton Police Department.
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