DALLAS, TX — A devastating hit-and-run incident in the Dallas Design District has left the community in mourning after the death of Seth Rains, a pedestrian from Austin, Texas. The Dallas Police Department has confirmed details of the tragic event, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, July 27, 2025.
According to authorities, officers responded to a call at approximately 2:40 a.m. at the intersection of Turtle Creek Boulevard and Market Center Boulevard. A preliminary investigation revealed that Rains was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street. The driver fled the scene without stopping to provide assistance or contact emergency services.
Dallas Fire-Rescue personnel arrived promptly and transported Rains to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased due to the severity of his injuries. The Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed his identity, and his family has been notified.
The Dallas Police Department’s Vehicle Crimes Unit is actively investigating the incident, but the suspect vehicle and driver remain unidentified. No description of the vehicle or additional details about potential witnesses have been made public as the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities are working diligently to piece together evidence, including reviewing nearby surveillance footage and canvassing the area for leads.
The Dallas Police Department is urging anyone with information about the crash to come forward. Tips can be provided directly to the Vehicle Crimes Unit at 214-671-0016 or submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 214-373-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest as part of their ongoing Operation Justice Trail initiative.
Seth Rains, remembered by loved ones as a vibrant and kind-hearted individual, leaves behind a grieving family and a community shaken by this senseless loss. Friends have taken to social media to share memories and call for justice, with many expressing hope that the driver responsible will be apprehended.
As the investigation continues, the Dallas Design District and surrounding communities are coming together to support Rains’ family, offering condolences and advocating for increased awareness of pedestrian safety. The tragedy serves as a somber reminder of the importance of accountability and vigilance on the roads.