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North Richland Hills police investigate fatal hit-and-run on Sunday

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Police in North Richland Hills are investigating what they called a hit-and-run that killed one person Sunday evening, Oct. 13.

Officers responding to the 6400 block of Onyx Drive South found the victim with serious injuries. He was treated at the scene and transferred to a hospital, where he later died, according to police.

The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man as 64-year-old Jose Angel Valles.

Witnesses identified a driver who was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter and collision involving death, officials said. The North Richland Hills Police Department identified the suspect as 27-year-old Jacob River Morgan.

This story was originally published October 14, 2024 at 4:29 PM.

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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Lillie Davidson is a breaking news reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. She graduated from TCU in 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, is fluent in Spanish, and can complete a crossword in five minutes.
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