Motorist Hit by Pickup Truck While Crossing Loop 820 in Fort Worth, Texas
A man was struck by a pickup truck on Loop 820 late Monday evening. The man, who was identified as Aaron Smith, died at the scene.
His car had broken down and ran out of gas so he pulled over to the shoulder of the road. Smith was hit when he tried to cross the highway in order to get gas. He left his girlfriend in the car while he attempted to cross the highway.
The driver of the pickup truck stopped and no charges are expected to be filled. Witnesses also say that Smith was hit by an 18-Wheeler; however the Fort Worth Police Department states that this is not the case.
My sincere condolences go out to the friends and family of Aaron Smith. It is terrible to hear about such a tragic accident happening in our community. This pedestrian accident goes to show that you must be extremely careful in all situations involving motor vehicles, even if it is just something like crossing the highway to get gas for your broken down vehicle.
Information and commentary provided by Fort Worth Car Accident Lawyer Mark Anderson. The Anderson Law Firm can be reached in Fort Worth at 817-294-1900, in Dallas at 214-327-8000, or online by clicking here.
