Midlothian PD investigates auto/pedestrian accident

MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian Police Department is investigating an auto/pedestrian accident that happened Thursday, July 25 at around 12:21 p.m. in the 1400 block of southbound East State Highway 287.

The accident, which left one man dead, had traffic snarled for several hours while southbound State HWY 287 was closed as well as the Midlothian Parkway bridge, which was also closed for several minutes while officers conducted their investigation. 

Midlothian PD reported patrol officers and traffic officers responded to the accident after multiple 911 callers reported a pedestrian was struck by a passing vehicle. Officers arrived at the location and observed a male lying on the roadway. Officers also observed a gray Ford F-150 pickup with heavy front-end damage indicative of a collision.

There were several witnesses at the scene including the driver of the F-150 who said the male subject was standing in the center median of Highway 287 near the Midlothian Parkway bridge when he suddenly jumped in front of the oncoming pickup. Witnesses stated that the driver of the pickup had no opportunity to take evasive action to avoid hitting the subject. 

The 48-year-old male pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

The Midlothian PD and Chaplain are in the process of notifying the deceased’s family.  

This is an ongoing investigation and no criminal charges have been filed at this time.