Hit and Run Suspect Surrendered to Authorities
Posted/updated on: January 24, 2012 at 5:49 pm
TYLER — A suspect has been arrested in connection with a Tyler ht-and-run accident. William Earl Bowser, 61, of Tyler, turned himself in to authorities on Monday. Bowser was charged with accident involving personal injury or death, a 3rd degree felony. Bond was set at $3,000.00 He is believed to be the driver of the car that hit Larry Wayne King, 47.
Shortly before 6:15 Saturday evening, officers responded to the intersection of West Gentry Parkway and North Bois D’Arc. They found King lying in the roadway after having been struck by a vehicle. EMS transported King to East Texas Medical Center where his condition is critical and he is being treated for possible life-threatening injuries.
Officers interviewed witnesses at the scene and were advised that King was walking northbound on North Bois D’Arc, attempting to cross Gentry, when he was hit by a car traveling eastbound on West Gentry. The vehicle continued eastbound after striking King, failing to stop for the accident.
