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Dallas Pedestrian Accident Claims Life of Local Mother

Posted on Mar 11, 2011

A Dallas pedestrian accident claims the life of a mother after she was struck while crossing the street to a Dallas nightclub. The incident took place on Thursday evening, March 3, 2011, at the 10,000 block of Harry Hines Boulevard.

According to the Dallas Police Department, 42-year-old Theresa Rodriguez was crossing the street to a Dallas nightclub when she was hit by a 2002 Dodge Stratus. The driver reportedly did not stop after hitting Ms. Rodriguez and fled the accident scene. Rescue crews transported Ms. Rodriguez to Parkland Hospital where she was later pronounced dead.

Amber Moreno, Ms. Rodriguez’s 20-year-old daughter, was with her at the time of the hit-and-run accident. “I didn’t hear it screech,” she said. “It didn’t even brake after it hit her. It kept going.”

Dallas Police Department Sr. Corp. Kevin Janse believes that alcohol probably played a role in the accident. Police have identified the owner of the Dodge as Jose Castillo. Police are still looking for Mr. Castillo.

“This particular individual, Jose Castillo, does have several prior DWI arrests,” said Mr. Janse. “So, there is a very good likelihood that he was intoxicated and that’s why he did not stop.”

The fatal Dallas pedestrian accident is still under investigation by local authorities.

This is a terrible tragedy and we would like to extend our thoughts and condolences to Ms. Rodriguez’s family and friends during this difficult time.

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