Midlothian traffic victim identified

MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian resident Aaron Kralovetz, 48, died in an auto/pedestrian accident Thursday, July 25 in the 1400 block of southbound East State Highway 287.

Traffic was snarled for several hours as the southbound side of State HWY 287 was closed, as well as the Midlothian Parkway bridge. 

Midlothian Police said patrol and traffic officers responded to the accident after multiple 911 callers reported a pedestrian was struck by a passing vehicle. 

Officers arrived at the location and observed a male lying on the roadway.

Officers also observed a gray Ford F-150 pickup with heavy front-end damage indicative of a collision.

Several witnesses at the scene including the driver of the F-150 said the male subject was standing in the center median of Highway 287 near the Midlothian Parkway bridge when he suddenly jumped in front of the oncoming pickup.

Witnesses stated the driver of the pickup had no opportunity to take evasive action to avoid hitting the subject. 

This is an ongoing investigation and no criminal charges have been filed at this time.