The Paris Police Accident Reconstruction Team is actively investigating a hit and run incident reported at 5:44 am today in the 3900 block of Lamar Avenue. The victim, a white male in his fifties, was struck by a vehicle near the entrance-exit driveway of Applebee's.
The suspect vehicle is believed to be a gray Hyundai Sonata, manufactured between 2006 and 2010, with anticipated right front and possibly right rear damage. The collision occurred in the vicinity of Applebee's and the victim has been identified. However, the police are seeking assistance from the public to locate the vehicle and its driver.
If you have any information please call detective David Whitaker at 903-737-4135.
UPDATE: Paris Police say that the pedestrian in this accident succumbed to his injuries. He passed away at Paris Regional Health on October 1, 2023. The suspect and his vehicle have been identified. More details will be released at a later date.
