DPS exploring leads in fatal Smith County hit-and-run

SMITH COUNTY — The Texas Department of Public Safety continues the search for a suspect involved in a fatal hit-and-run wreck that killed a 69-year-old woman on SH 110N. According to our news partner KETK, DPS received surveillance photos at a gas station of the red truck that was possibly involved as well as the man. The man has since been cleared in this investigation. Officials say they are exploring other leads. Patricia G. Radican, 69, of Gun Barrel City was pronounced dead by medical staff at UT Health East Texas in Tyler on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021.

The driver was traveling northbound on SH 110N and struck Radican who was reportedly standing in the roadway, according to officials. The vehicle was last seen heading north on Highway 110. Investigators are asking anyone with information on the person and vehicle of interest to contact Trooper Sisson at the Tyler DPS Office 903-939-6000.