Suspected Car Burglar Killed in Hit-and-Run

SMITH COUNTY — A suspected car burglar has been killed in a hit and run accident in Smith County. The Department of Public Safety says the victim is Colton James Bain, 23. Investigators say item Bain and a companion were carrying at the time of the accident, appear to be from a car burglary that occurred a short time before. The other pedestrian with Bain at the time of the accident was arrested for public intoxication, and is being investigated in connection with vehicle break-ins in the area. The hit and run happened just after 6:00 Tuesday morning at Highway 110 North and Smith County Road 48, northwest of Tyler. The vehicle involved in the accident is believed to be a silver or gray Dodge Ram pickup truck, with possible front end damage. The case is under investigation.