Breaking News: Man Arrested in Connection with Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident
Tragic Incident
In a devastating turn of events, a 6-year-old girl was struck and killed by a car in Far North Dallas on Sunday evening. The driver of the vehicle, a 67-year-old man, has since been arrested and charged with collision involving death.
The Incident
According to a Dallas police news release, the incident occurred at around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday in the 5900 block of Belt Line Road. A newer model white Acura MDX was traveling west on the street when it struck the young girl, who was in the street. The vehicle then pulled into a nearby parking lot and fled the scene without stopping to render aid.
Investigation
Dallas police launched an investigation into the incident, reviewing surveillance footage from local businesses to identify the suspect. Through their investigation, detectives identified the registered owner of the Acura as David Eric Polley, 67, and obtained an arrest warrant for him.
Arrest and Charges
On Tuesday, Polley was arrested and charged with collision involving death. According to a Dallas police arrest-warrant affidavit, Polley was identified as a suspect after police reviewed surveillance footage of the incident from local businesses and identified him as the registered owner of the Acura.
Arrest-Warrant Affidavit
According to the arrest-warrant affidavit, while canvassing Polley’s known associates, detectives witnessed the Acura, which had front-end damage consistent with a pedestrian strike, pulling into a residence. Polley’s attorney then contacted police and said Polley admitted to being the driver in the incident and wished to turn himself in.
Victim’s Identity
The girl who was struck and killed in the incident has been identified as Destiny Renee Wright. She was pronounced dead at the hospital.
In Custody
As of Wednesday, Polley was in the custody of the Dallas County jail. However, he did not appear in a search of the jail’s custody list.
FAQs
Q: What happened in the incident?
A: A 6-year-old girl was struck and killed by a car in Far North Dallas on Sunday evening. The driver of the vehicle, a 67-year-old man, fled the scene without stopping to render aid.
Q: Who was the suspect in the incident?
A: David Eric Polley, 67, was identified as the suspect in the incident.
Q: What were the charges brought against the suspect?
A: Polley faces a charge of collision involving death.
Q: What was the victim’s name?
A: The victim was identified as Destiny Renee Wright, a 6-year-old girl.
Q: Is the suspect in custody?
A: As of Wednesday, Polley was in the custody of the Dallas County jail, although he did not appear in a search of the jail’s custody list.
