The Garland Police Department is investigating an accident involving a hit and run accident involving an 18-wheeler that struck and critically injured a pedestrian.
On Wednesday, March 11, at approximately 6:30 a.m., a woman was walking south on the east sidewalk of North Shiloh Road at Arapaho Road. As she walked into the crosswalk, an 18-wheeler traveling west on Arapaho Road turned north onto North Shiloh Road and struck the woman. A witness stated the woman had a walk sign and the 18-wheeler failed to yield to her. After striking the woman, the vehicle did not stop but continued north onto North Shiloh Road.
No one has come forward to report being involved in the crash. At this time, it is not known if the driver knew they had been involved in an accident or why they failed to stop.
The woman was transported to a nearby hospital where she is in critical condition.
Investigators are asking anyone involved in this hit and run incident or with information regarding this accident to contact the Garland Police Department Hit and Run Unit at 972-205-4063.