A 13-year-old who went for a walk early last month but never returned home was identified Friday as a hit-and-run victim. The driver involved in the crash...
Lana FergusonA 13-year-old who went for a walk early last month but never returned home was identified Friday as a hit-and-run victim.Israel Ethan Hernandez, who regularly walked to nearby stores and around the neighborhood, left home around 7:45 p.m. on Nov. 9 but didn’t come back, prompting his family to. They also searched for him and posted flyers with his photo around the community.
The family said Fort Worth police asked for DNA and dental records on Nov. 16 after workers with the Texas Department of Transportation found a body, according to a KXAS-TV report. Workers found the body in off-ramp grass near the Interstate 30 and West Loop 820 interchange. The DNA match was confirmed to the family on Dec. 2, according to a GoFundMe set up to pay for funeral and memorial expenses.
“Israel Ethan will be remembered for his love for God, his family and his friends,” his family wrote on the fundraising page. “He was an amazing son, who had a heart of gold, a funny comedian, he had a smile that brightened up any room and he was a true friend to all. Ethan brought endless joy into this world. His legacy will live on in the hearts of all those who knew him!”
The suspect driver is still at large and police are investigating the teen’s death as a hit-and-run thatAnyone with information can call 817-392-4885 and should reference Report #220090420.
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