FORT WORTH, Texas - A woman was killed after being hit by a car while trying to cross a busy highway in Fort Worth.
The accident happened around 10:30 a.m. Monday on northbound U.S. Highway 287 near the Willbarger Street exit ramp.
Fort Worth police said the woman was struck by a pickup truck while crossing the freeway.
MedStar officials confirmed her death and said one other person was treated for minor injuries.
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Police said the driver who was involved in the crash did stop and is cooperating.
Hwy. 287 was shut down in that area because of the police investigation.