TYLER, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety announced a person of interest and vehicle are no longer suspected to be involved in a Dec. 20 fatal hit-and-run in Smith County.
According to DPS, a person and 2003 - 2010 Chevrolet Silverado, which were previously called suspects Tuesday night, have been cleared in connection with a wreck that left a 69-year-old woman dead.
Spokesperson Sgt. Jean Dark said Wednesday morning a lead has been generated from information obtained through media outlets, and more information will be released as it becomes available.
Patricia G. Radican, 69, of Gun Barrel City, was hit by an unknown vehicle driving northbound on Highway 110 North in Smith County just before 10 p.m. Dec. 20. The driver of the vehicle left the scene and was last seen headed north on Highway 110, according to DPS.
Radican was pronounced dead by the medical team at UT Health East Texas – Tyler.
