Seminole Police Department Seeking Information in Fatal Hit-and-Run
SEMINOLE, TX — The Seminole Police Department is asking for the community’s help as they investigate a tragic hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of 68-year-old David Lynn Meador, a well-known resident of Seminole.
The fatal incident occurred on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at approximately 8:45 p.m. Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of SE Avenue F after receiving reports of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. When authorities arrived on the scene, they discovered Mr. Meador lying in the roadway. Despite lifesaving measures, he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
According to investigators, the vehicle involved did not remain at the site of the crash. Instead, it fled immediately after striking Mr. Meador, leaving behind little information about the driver or the vehicle’s description.
The news has left the community in shock, as friends and neighbors remember David Meador as a kind and familiar figure in Seminole. His sudden and tragic death has left family members devastated and has raised urgent calls for accountability.
The Seminole Police Department has launched a full investigation into the incident and is urging the public to come forward with any information that may help identify the suspect or the vehicle involved. Investigators are reviewing evidence, canvassing the area, and seeking possible surveillance footage from businesses or residences along SE Avenue F.
In their statement, the department emphasized the importance of community assistance in solving this case:
“We are asking anyone who may have seen something unusual on the evening of September 25th, or who has any information, no matter how small, to come forward. Your tip could be the key to bringing closure to the family of Mr. Meador and ensuring justice is served.”
Residents with knowledge of the incident are encouraged to submit tips through the following resources:
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Seminole Police Department tip line
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Crime Stoppers of Gaines County (where tips may remain anonymous)
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Direct contact with SPD investigators by calling their non-emergency number
The department also reminds the public that all tips, whether direct or anonymous, will be treated with the highest priority.
As the investigation continues, community members have already begun organizing vigils and support efforts for the Meador family, ensuring they feel the strength of those around them during this devastating time.
