Beloved Family Member Killed in Tragic Hit-and-Run on FM 2152 in Titus County
TITUS COUNTY, TX — July 1, 2025 — A quiet evening in Titus County was shattered by a heartbreaking incident on Tuesday night when a hit-and-run crash along FM 2152 (Greenhill Road) claimed the life of a cherished family member and community resident. Authorities with the Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed that the fatal collision occurred shortly after nightfall on July 1st, leaving behind a scene of tragedy, grief, and unanswered questions.
The victim, whose identity has not been publicly released pending full family notification, was described by loved ones as a devoted cousin, loyal friend, and deeply valued member of the community. His sudden and violent passing has left a family reeling with sorrow and a community grappling with the devastating loss of a life taken far too soon.
According to initial reports, the victim was either walking or standing near the roadway on FM 2152 — a relatively rural stretch near Greenhill Road — when he was struck by a vehicle that failed to stop. The driver fled the scene, leaving the man critically injured and alone. Emergency responders were dispatched immediately after a passerby discovered the victim and contacted 911. Despite rapid efforts by EMS personnel to render aid, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Texas State Troopers and local authorities have launched a full-scale investigation into the crash, and they are urging the driver responsible to come forward. Surveillance footage from nearby homes and traffic cameras is being reviewed, and investigators are asking anyone with information about suspicious vehicles in the area on the evening of July 1 to contact the Titus County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers. The vehicle involved may show signs of front-end damage.
For the family, the loss is indescribable. Loved ones have shared memories of the victim as someone who brought joy and compassion to every gathering, who was always there in times of need, and whose warm presence will now be forever missed. He was known for his big heart, infectious laugh, and the love he had for his family and community. To those who knew him, he wasn’t just another victim — he was someone who mattered deeply.
“This has been absolutely devastating,” said a relative. “He was full of life, always the one to bring a smile to your face. We just want justice — we want the person who did this to be held accountable.”
Community members have rallied in support of the grieving family, with many expressing outrage over the senseless nature of the hit-and-run. Candlelight vigils are being organized, and a memorial of flowers, photographs, and handwritten messages has begun to form near the site of the crash on FM 2152.
Local leaders and safety advocates are also speaking out, emphasizing the importance of driver responsibility and the rising concern of hit-and-run incidents across rural Texas roads. In recent years, such tragedies have prompted calls for increased lighting, improved signage, and enhanced traffic enforcement along lesser-patrolled routes.
“This is not just a traffic violation — this is a crime that took a life,” one community advocate said. “We need to do everything we can to prevent another family from enduring this pain.”
Funeral arrangements are being made and will be announced in the coming days. In the meantime, the family is asking for privacy as they mourn and process the shocking loss. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help cover funeral expenses and to support the victim’s immediate relatives during this painful time.
As the investigation continues, authorities remain hopeful that the person responsible will be identified and brought to justice. They encourage the community to stay vigilant and to speak up with any leads that may help solve this case.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Texas Department of Public Safety or Titus County Crime Stoppers anonymously.
In the quiet echoes left in the wake of this tragedy, one truth resounds: a life has been lost, a family has been changed forever, and a community mourns the absence of one of its own. May his memory live on in the hearts of all who knew him, and may justice be served in his name.