Weatherford, TX (February 10, 2023) – A pedestrian has been fatally injured as a result of a crash that took place on Wednesday in Parker County. The accident was reported at 11 p.m. on February 8.
According to local news sources, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while traveling on the eastbound side of Interstate 20. The Texas Department of Public Safety and various other law enforcement agencies rushed to the scene of the crash and blocked off all of the eastbound lanes of travel near Farm to Market Road 1189.
Authorities responded to provide medical care for the victim. However, the injured party ended up passing away as a result of the injuries they suffered.
The circumstances surrounding the accident are currently being investigated.
We offer our condolences to the family of the pedestrian who died in this accident.
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