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29-year-old Henry Cruz died after being hit by a car while walking home after a show early Saturday morning.

DALLAS – A 29-year-old Dallas comedian was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday morning, according to Dallas police.

Dallas Comedian Henry Cruz

What we know:

Police responded to a major crash at Elm Street and the I-345 Ramp W around 2:15 a.m. Saturday. A preliminary investigation found that a vehicle struck the man before leaving the scene. The man was transported to a local hospital, where he died.

The victim was identified as Henry Jose Cruz. Friends of Cruz said he was a local comedian who was walking home from a show when he was hit.

What we don’t know:

Information about the suspect or the suspect’s vehicle has not been released.

What’s next:

A memorial show for Cruz will be held at Shark’s Comedy Club on Saturday, Aug. 30, at 7 p.m. to celebrate his life and raise money for his family.

The Source: Information in this article is from the Dallas Police Department, the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office, and social media posts from friends and family of the victim.

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