Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle while crossing I-820 early Friday morning, police say
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A pedestrian crossing Interstate-820 was killed early Friday morning after being hit by a vehicle, according to the Fort Worth Fire Department.
The Texas Department of Transportation Fort Worth announced in a social media post at 1:45 a.m. that all eastbound lanes were closed at Beach Street. Drivers were to expect delays and encouraged to seek an alternate route.
At 1 a.m. Friday, police were dispatched to the 3900 block of Northeast Loop 820 eastbound in response to a major accident call.
The accident was a result of a vehicle hitting a pedestrian who was crossing the roadway, according to police. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
The eastbound lanes were reopened, TxDOT announced at around 3:50 a.m.
The police department’s Traffic Investigation Unit was notified. The accident is under investigation.
