Dallas, Texas – The Dallas Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance after a hit-and-run accident left a young child dead on Sunday night.
According to police reports, the incident occurred around 10:25 p.m. on February 16 in the 5900 block of Belt Line Road. A 6-year-old girl was struck by a white, newer model Acura MDX while she was in the street. Instead of stopping to help, the driver pulled into a nearby parking lot for a brief moment before fleeing westbound on Belt Line Road, leaving the child behind.
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Emergency responders with Dallas Fire Rescue arrived quickly and transported the girl to a local hospital, but despite efforts to save her, she succumbed to her injuries.
Now, detectives are working to track down the driver and bring justice to the grieving family. The case, logged under case number 022427-2025, remains under active investigation.
Authorities have released an image of the suspect vehicle and are urging anyone with information to step forward. Whether it’s surveillance footage, a tip from someone who might recognize the car, or any detail that could help identify the driver, investigators are hoping the public can help crack the case.
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According to the Dallas PD, this little girl’s life was cut short in a way that should never happen. Someone out there knows something, and Dallas PD needs them to do the right thing.
If you have any information regarding the vehicle or driver, you are encouraged to contact Detective K. Land at (214) 671-0014 or via email at [email protected].
Authorities say that even the smallest detail could make a difference in solving this case. As the community reels from this tragic loss, police and the girl’s family are hoping for answers—and for the person responsible to be held accountable.
