A pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash on northbound Interstate 35E near the Oak Lawn Avenue exit in Dallas, Texas, early Wednesday morning. The crash happened around 4:30 a.m. on August 26, 2026, prompting authorities to shut down all northbound lanes of the interstate while they investigated. The driver who struck the pedestrian left the scene without stopping and has not been identified. Dallas police have not released the victim’s identity or said why the pedestrian was on the interstate.
According to FOX4 News, investigators are still working to determine what the pedestrian was doing on the freeway at the time of the crash. The outlet reported that no suspect description or vehicle information has been released as the search for the driver continues. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact Dallas police. The hit-and-run remains under active investigation.
