DPS Seeks Public’s Help in Fatal Hit and Run

TEXARKANA, TEXAS – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is asking for help from the public in the investigation of a hit-and-run crash that resulted in the death of a pedestrian on US 59 about three miles south of Jefferson. The crash occurred on August 10, 2020 sometime between the hours of 9:45 p.m. and 10:40 p.m.

Preliminary investigation indicates that Calvin Plummer Jr., 29, of Texarkana, was walking northbound on US 59 in a construction zone, next to the northbound lane. It is believed the right side of an unknown vehicle struck Mr. Plummer causing injuries that resulted in his death. The vehicle did not stop and continued northbound.

At this time, no information about this vehicle is available.

Anyone that has any information about this crash is encouraged to contact the Texas DPS Office in Marshall at 903-935-5108.