1 arrested after Henderson hit-and-run that killed 14-year-old

HENDERSON, Texas (KLTV) - Police have arrested a suspect after locating a truck that was allegedly in a hit-and-run crash that killed a teen.

At about 11 p.m. Friday, police responded to a vehicle and pedestrian crash on West Main Street, according to a post from the Henderson Police Department. The suspect vehicle is believed to be a white flatbed truck with a brush guard and either a tool box or welding machine on the flatbed.

The vehicle allegedly struck a 14-year-old male and fled the scene. The 14-year-old was pronounced dead on scene, police said.

Police said the truck and suspect were located Saturday afternoon; the suspect has been booked into the Rusk County Jail.

This case is under investigation, and if you have any information, police ask that you contact the department at (903) 657-3512.

Police are asking the public for information about a truck that allegedly killed a teen in a hit-and-run.

The vehicle allegedly struck a 14-year-old male and fled the scene. — The vehicle allegedly struck a 14-year-old male and fled the scene.(Henderson Police Department)

The vehicle allegedly struck a 14-year-old male and fled the scene. — The vehicle allegedly struck a 14-year-old male and fled the scene.(Henderson Police Department)

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