Pedestrian Killed By Hit and Run Driver in Arlington
A 15-year-old girl was killed in a hit and run accident as she attempted to cross the street at S Cooper Street near Mayfield Road in Arlington.
Jennifer Herring and her boyfriend were crossing the street when the accident happened. Herring’s boyfriend had already reached the other side when Herring was hit, according to Arlington police. The driver did not stop and assist.
This terrible tragedy marks the 10th traffic fatality in Arlington this year.
Even though I’ve worked as a personal injury lawyer in Fort Worth for the last 20 years, I am still not used to hearing stories as heartbreaking as this. I urge you – if you have any information about this accident, please contact Arlington police. Jennifer’s parents deserve justice.
It seems like pedestrian accidents are happening at an alarming rate in DFW. Maybe it’s the all the distracted drivers texting and talking on their cell phones instead of focusing on the road. Whatever the case, know what you can do to be a safe pedestrian. We hear about defensive driving all the time, but if you’re going to be walking in a place with a lot of cars; you need to be a defensive pedestrian, too.
My heart breaks for Jennifer’s family. I have faith that Arlington Police will catch the person responsible for her death and that they will be held accountable.
