Dallas comedian dies in Saturday pedestrian hit-and-run crash

The Brief

  • A 29-year-old comedian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Dallas early Saturday morning.
  • The victim has been identified as Henry Jose Cruz, who was reportedly walking home from a show at the time of the crash.
  • The driver of the vehicle has not yet been found, and police are currently investigating the incident.

DALLAS A 29-year-old Dallas comedian was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning, according to Dallas police.

Dallas Comedian Henry Cruz

What we know:

Police responded to a major crash at Elm Street and the I-345 Ramp W around 2:15 a.m. Saturday. A preliminary investigation found that a vehicle struck the man before leaving the scene. The man was transported to a local hospital, where he died.

The victim was identified as Henry Jose Cruz. Friends of Cruz said he was a local comedian who was walking home from a show when he was hit.

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