Marshall driver arrested after pedestrian injured in hit-and-run

MARSHALL, Texas ( KETK ) – A pedestrian is injured and a driver is behind bars after a Tuesday night crash in Marshall, authorities said.

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According to the Marshall Police Department, officers were called around 7:50 p.m. to the intersection of West Burleson and North Bishop Street where a pedestrian had been hit by a vehicle.

The department said officers found a male victim who reported that a dark-colored vehicle had hit them and then fled. Officials said the victim was taken to a local hospital to treat their broken leg.

Marshall PD said an investigation identified 30-year-old Jonathan Olvera, of Marshall, as the driver. Police said Olvera cooperated with investigators and was charged with accident involving serious bodily injury.

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Olvera was booked into the Harrison County Jail and also has an outstanding warrant for tampering with physical evidence out of Marion County.

"This investigation is ongoing, and no additional details are available at this time," Marshall PD said.