14-Year-Old Male Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash in Henderson, Texas

14-Year-Old Male Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash in Henderson, Texas

By Accident.NEWS

Publish Date: May 14, 2023

Under investigation

Police Arrest Suspect in Hit-and-Run Crash that Killed Teen

Police have arrested a suspect after locating the truck involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a 14-year-old boy. The incident occurred on Friday night at around 11 p.m. on West Main Street, Henderson, Texas.

According to the Henderson Police Department, "The suspect vehicle is believed to be a white flatbed truck with a brush guard and either a tool box or welding machine on the flatbed." The vehicle allegedly struck the teenager and fled from the scene. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead at the site of the accident.

On Saturday afternoon, police located both the truck and its driver who has been booked into Rusk County Jail. However, this case remains under investigation.

If you have any information regarding this incident please contact Henderson Police Department at (903) 657-3512.

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Incident at a Glance

Parties Involved:
14-year-old male
Vehicles:
white flatbed truck
Fatality:
YES
State:
Texas
City:
Henderson
Location:
West Main Street
Date of Incident:
2023-05-12
Time of Incident:
Saturday afternoon

West Main Street

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