The services of a top accident lawyer would be useful following the death of a pedestrian who got struck by a hit-and-run driver in San Marcos, Texas. The tragic occurrence took place late at night on Monday, June 1.

The San Marcos Police Department reported the incident just after 10 p.m. Reports show that the vehicle-versus-pedestrian encounter happened just outside the 1600 block of Post Road. Only one recorded casualty resulted from the tragic accident.

Responding officers found the victim severely injured on the roadway when they arrived. Investigators gathered that the victim was one of two pedestrians walking side-by-side, or on the sidewalk on Post Road. For unknown reasons, a vehicle believed to be a maroon Ford Explorer of models between 2002-2005, approached the pedestrians and struck the 41-year-old victim who was in the outer edge.

The victim, identified by the San Marcos Police Department as Dwight Garrett Thomas, a local, suffered critical injuries in the collision. Paramedics accompanying the firefighters transported the injured man to Ascension Seton Hays Hospital for treatment. Officers said the victim passed away before dawn.

The reports confirmed that the culprit failed to stop after the crash, but drove off in his vehicle. Detectives are on the lookout for a maroon Ford Explorer with a major front-end damage, and a possible broken headlight.

Authorities urged anyone with information regarding the crash or the hit-and-run suspect to get in touch with the police.

A top accident lawyer can help fatal victims of car accidents secure compensation for their losses while bringing the culprit to book.

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