Fort Worth, TX (June 12, 2026) – A pedestrian was fatally struck Thursday night, June 11, at the intersection of Rosedale St and Chicago Ave in Fort Worth. Police arrested the driver on a charge of intoxication manslaughter following the accident.
According to investigators, a speeding vehicle hit the pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection: the person landed on top of the vehicle, and the driver fled without stopping. The driver eventually pulled into a parking lot near Rosedale St and Miller Ave, roughly a seven-minute drive from where the wreck occurred.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Neither the driver nor the person killed had been publicly identified at the time of this report.
The case remains open as investigators work to build a full account of what took place. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the person who lost their life that night.
What Is Intoxication Manslaughter and How Is It Charged in Texas?
Intoxication manslaughter is a specific criminal charge in Texas that applies when a person operating a vehicle while intoxicated causes the death of another person. It is classified as a second-degree felony under Texas law, which can carry a prison sentence of two to twenty years, along with significant fines. The charge is distinct from standard manslaughter because intoxication itself is treated as the reckless act.
Texas law defines intoxication as having a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher, or being impaired by alcohol or drugs to a degree that affects normal physical or mental function. When a driver flees the scene after a fatal crash, that detail also becomes part of the overall case and may lead to additional charges. Hit-and-run behavior following a fatal pedestrian crash is treated seriously under Texas law and can compound the legal consequences a driver faces.
