Dallas police searching for white sedan involved in fatal Pleasant Grove hit-and-run

Published July 2, 2026 7:48 AM CDT

Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a pedestrian in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood of Dallas late Wednesday night, authorities said.

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What we know:

Dallas police officers responded to the scene on South Buckner Boulevard, just north of the Elam Road exit, shortly after 10:30 p.m.

Investigators determined that a man was trying to cross the boulevard when a white sedan traveling northbound struck him. The driver of the sedan failed to stop and left the scene.

The victim was found by responding officers and rushed to a local hospital, where he died a short time later, according to police. 

Detectives are actively working to identify the driver and locate the vehicle involved. Anyone with information is urged to contact Dallas police.

What they're saying:

Gerardo Nunez, who owns a nearby taco shop, was in the area when it happened.

"It sounded like a car wreck. I literally thought it was a car wreck. When we looked up, it was the guy laying down. It was really bad to experience," he said.

What we don't know:

Police have not shared a specific make or model of the vehicle, or a license plate.

The Dallas Medical Examiner's Office has not yet released the identity of the victim.

The Source: Information in this article is from Dallas Police.

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