Sherman, TX - A 72-year-old man with a lengthy history of driving while intoxicated charges has been arrested after allegedly striking a teenager with his pickup truck and fleeing the scene Sunday afternoon.
At approximately 2:53 p.m. on November 9, 2025, Sherman Police officers were dispatched to the 700 block of South Dewey Avenue for a hit-and-run accident involving a juvenile pedestrian. Witnesses reported that a pickup truck driven by an older male struck the teen and then left the area without stopping.
The victim sustained a serious but non-life-threatening injury and was transported by EMS to a local hospital for treatment.
A witness was able to record the suspect vehicle’s license plate, which investigators traced to an address in Grayson County outside the Sherman city limits. With assistance from the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies located the suspect, identified as Norman Darrell Lynch, 72.
Lynch reportedly admitted to realizing he had struck a person before fleeing. Officers also determined that he was intoxicated at the time of the crash. Further investigation revealed Lynch had nine prior DWI convictions.
He was arrested and charged with:
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Collision Involving Serious Bodily Injury
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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
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Intoxication Assault with Vehicle Causing Serious Bodily Injury
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Driving While Intoxicated (3rd or More)
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Tampering with Physical Evidence
His bond has been set at $150,000. The Sherman Police Department emphasized that the incident highlights the continued dangers of impaired driving and the importance of community vigilance in reporting suspected intoxicated drivers.
