Leon Valley Hit-and-Run: Authorities Identify Victim as Search Continues for Driver.

Leon Valley Hit-and-Run, Authorities Identify Victim as Search Continues for Driver.

LEON VALLEY, Texas — Police have identified the woman killed in a hit-and-run over the weekend as 43-year-old Rose Marie Jones, as authorities continue their search for the driver responsible. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday morning between 8:19 and 8:24 a.m. in the 5600 block of Grissom Road, near Timberhill Drive, according to the Leon Valley Police Department.

Details surrounding the crash remain limited, but police confirmed that Jones was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities are actively investigating the circumstances leading up to the incident and are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in locating the driver. No arrests have been made, and police have described the driver as fleeing the scene immediately after the crash.

The Leon Valley Police Department has been canvassing the area for surveillance footage and witness statements to piece together the events of the morning. Investigators are appealing to the public for any dashcam or home security recordings that may provide clues to the driver’s identity or the vehicle involved.

Family and friends of Jones have expressed profound grief over the loss, highlighting her impact on the community and the sudden nature of the tragedy. Authorities have stressed the importance of community assistance in helping bring justice in this case, emphasizing that hit-and-run drivers pose serious risks to public safety.

The investigation remains ongoing, and police continue to follow leads to identify and apprehend the driver responsible for this fatal collision. Updates will be provided as new information becomes available.