David Pope, 55, was hit while walking across the street last Sunday around 8pm in Fort Worth on the 4700 block of Wichita Street. The vehicle struck him from behind and then continued driving without stopping to render aide. The police have not arrested the suspect or released a description of the suspect’s vehicle.
Pope died of his injuries on Tuesday, leaving behind grieving family members and friends. His father Lee Pope and widow Charlie Mae Pope have personally appealed to anyone who might have information about the accident, asking them to please come forward and speak with the police.
If you have any information, please contact the Fort Worth police. Even the smallest detail could be helpful.