The DeSoto Police Department has identified the victim of the hit-and-run incident that occurred on Tuesday morning, July 11th, as 22-year-old Dallas resident Samuel Stroggins.
Stroggins tragically lost his life after being struck by a black 2007-2009 Lexus ES350 sedan while walking on I-35E near Wintergreen Road, according to a news release.
The driver responsible for the accident fled the scene without offering aid or contacting law enforcement, according to police.
According to reports, the incident took place between 3 A.M. and 4 A.M. on Tuesday when Stroggins was either walking on the highway or attempting to cross it.
It wasn’t until 4 AM that DeSoto Police received a call reporting a person lying on the ground in the 2100 block of I-35E near the Wintergreen Exit Ramp.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found Stroggins lying on the ground.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The DeSoto Police Department is now appealing to the public for information that can help identify the hit-and-run driver.
The black Lexus sedan is expected to have noticeable damage to the front passenger side bumper, headlight, hood, and potentially the windshield. Investigators urge anyone who might have witnessed the accident or possesses relevant information about the driver or the vehicle to come forward.
The DeSoto Police Department is asking anyone who might have witnessed the accident or has any information related to the driver or vehicle to please contact the department.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Corporal Krekel, who is leading the investigation in DPD’s Traffic Section, at (469) 658-3049 or via email at PKrekel@desototexas.gov.
Joshua Carter