Fort Worth police pursuit ends in fatal crash, officials say

Fort Worth police are investigating a fatal crash that happened Monday afternoon on Camp Bowie Boulevard.

Police said they were initially dispatched at about 4:38 p.m. to a hit-and-run accident in the eastbound lanes of West Freeway near Horne Street.

The caller told police his vehicle was struck by another driver who did not stop after the accident, according to law enforcement. They said they were following the person who they got into an accident with.

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There was a brief pursuit as officers attempted to stop the vehicle, police said.

Police said it is believed the suspect struck a curb in the 3700 block of Camp Bowie Boulevard, lost control and crashed into a tree.

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene police said. They were the sole occupant, and no one else was injured.

Fort Worth PD is still investigating. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office is working to identify the deceased and determine the cause and manner of death.