Officer Darrin McMichael was on his way to work when the accident happened. The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office say they are looking for a dark-colored Dodge or Chrysler car in connection with the accident.
An Arlington police officer was killed on his way to work Thursday morning in a hit-and-run accident on Interstate 20 westbound in Dallas, officials said.
Around 6:30 a.m. the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department sent out an alert on social media that westbound I-20 was closed at the Saint Augustine exitDoug Sisk, a spokesperson for the sheriff’s department, said a little after 6 a.m. a sport utility vehicle in the far left-hand lane reduced speed because of slow traffic ahead. McMichael’s motorcycle hit the SUV and the officer fell onto the left-hand shoulder of the road.
The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the accident. Officials are looking for a dark-colored Dodge or Chrysler car and asking that anyone who has dashcam video of the crash to contact Detective Chaney at 214-589-2323. Arlington Police Chief Al Jones asked for prayers for McMichael’s wife, who is also employed with the Arlington Police Department, and his friends and colleagues. According to Jones, McMichael’s wife was traveling behind him on the way to work and witnessed the hit and run.
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