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<\/p>\nFriends gather to honor Dallas comic killed in hit-and-run <\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n Friends gather to honor Dallas comic killed in hit-and-run<\/p>\n 02:28<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n The Dallas Police Department has made an arrest in the hit-and-run death of a local comedian<\/a>.<\/p>\n DPD confirmed Saturday that Angel Vergara Rosas was arrested on Sept. 3 and charged with collision involving death. Police did not say what led them to Vergara Rosas or provide any additional information about the case.<\/p>\n It is also unclear whether Vergara Rosas is still in jail or out on bond. CBS News Texas is working to confirm those details.<\/p>\n Henry Cruz killed in crash near Deep Ellum<\/p>\n The victim, 29-year-old Henry Cruz, was a standup comedian based in Dallas who performed at clubs in the area.<\/p>\n Police said Cruz was hit and killed near Elm Street and the I-345 ramp, between Downtown Dallas and Deep Ellum, just after 2 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23. The suspect did not stop, police said.<\/p>\n Noah Robertson, who was with Cruz at the time of the accident, told CBS News Texas<\/a> a car was coming off of the exit ramp going “extremely fast.”<\/p>\n “The car started veering in our direction towards us. As soon as I opened my mouth to say anything, it was too late. Henry got hit by the car and it nearly missed me,” Robertson said.<\/p>\n Multiple Dallas comedy clubs including Sharks and Comedy Arena honored Cruz after his death.<\/p>\n \n More from CBS News\n <\/p>\n