Dallas police continue to search for person connected to hit-and-run – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

In a hospital bed at Baylor University Medical Center, Daniela Fonseca fought for her life.

As a paramedic, she worked to help others.

“It was always Dani. Even as a little girl she was caring,” said Ana Prado Fonseca.

But the 31-year-old died from her injuries after police said another driver failed to help her.

Prado Fonseca said her sister was on her way to work the morning of Sept. 21 when she was hit at the intersection of Carroll and Ross avenues.

Police said the driver of a silver 2005 Acura MDX with Texas license plate KJN5671 fled.

According to the family, a good Samaritan tried to stop him. But two weeks after Fonseca’s death, police are still looking for the suspect.

“The pain is immense. It is difficult. Especially seeing my mother suffer the way she suffered. It’s really hard to see. My nieces, my nephews, everyone is in pain. Daniela was very loved. She was the baby of the family,” Prado Fonseca said.

The family said Fonseca worked two jobs to get her high school diploma. She worked as a paramedic for four years.

Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

As they continue to grieve, Fonseca’s family is calling on the person responsible to do the right thing and turn themselves in.

“My sister doesn’t deserve this and doesn’t deserve it. She didn’t do that. I mean, she saved lives. She was a paramedic who risked her life out there every day and for this to happen was a nightmare,” she said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective J. Keteltas at 214-67103437 or email [email protected]. You can also provide tips to Crime Stoppers 24 hours a day by calling (214) 373-TIPS.