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Suspect arrested in fatal hit-and-run crash from early October

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Posted at 4:32 PM, Oct 04, 2023
and last updated 2023-11-09 13:45:51-05

UPDATE

HILL COUNTY, Texas — Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection to the hit-and-run crash which resulted in the death of Tiffany Dove in early October.

Hill County Sheriff Rodney B. Watson said the suspect is a 25-year-old white male from the Whitney area. He is currently being held in the Hill County Jail on a collision involving death charge, where he is awaiting arraignment without bond as of yet.

The Hill County Sheriff's Office is supporting the Texas Department of Public Safety in this case.

ORIGINAL STORY

HILL COUNTY, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety is asking for information from the public regarding a hit-and-run that killed a 42-year-old woman on FM 933 this week.

According to DPS, a vehicle was traveling southbound near CR 1221, north of Whitney, and fled the scene.

The incident "may have occurred on or after 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 3, but before 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4," authorities said.

"Anyone who may have spotted or may have information regarding this crash should contact the Hill County Sheriff’s Office at 254-582-5313."

25 News will provide updates and additional details as the become available.