DPS investigates fatal hit and run

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Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers investigated a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Oct. 23 in Orange County near the Louisiana state line, according to a news release.

The preliminary investigation indicated a commercial vehicle was traveling east and, reportedly, failed to control its speed and struck a 2012 Honda passenger car at approximately 7 a.m. The driver of the commercial vehicle continued driving after the crash and has not been located.

The victim was identified as Pascual Dela-Cruz, 34, of Mexico. He was transported to a hospital in Lake Charles for treatment, but a backseat passenger in Dela-Cruz's vehicle died in the crash. The identity of the passenger wasn't immediately available, as officials work to notify family members. Two additional passengers were transported to area hospitals for treatment.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Lufkin DPS at (936) 699-7340. The investigation is ongoing.