Woman Hurt in Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Collision near Texas Woman’s University

DENTON, TX (November 9, 2023) – On Monday evening, one woman was injured in a hit-and-run pedestrian crash on Elm Street.

The incident happened around 9:30 p.m. on October 23rd, on Elm Street, north of Texas Woman’s University.

According to Denton police, a driver struck a woman walking on the sidewalk and fled the scene. Authorities discovered that the car was a black, 2010-2013 Kia Optima and had a missing passenger-side mirror due to the incident. Police also expect additional damage to the car.

In addition, the injured woman was transferred to the hospital with significant but non-life-threatening injuries.

At this time, authorities are currently conducting an active investigation into the crash and will release more information as soon as it becomes available.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or the events leading up to the crash is asked to call 940-349-8363.

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