Bicyclist, 49, killed by hit-and-run driver in east Fort Worth; suspect arrested: police

A 49-year-old bicyclist who was killed in a hit-and-run accident early Saturday morning in east Fort Worth was a devoted husband and father who loved life, according to friends.

Dan Frost was riding his bike in the area of East 1st Street and Beach Street when he was struck by a vehicle and died at the scene, police said. A 26-year-old man was later arrested in connection to the accident.

A GoFundMe has been established in Frost’s memory.

“His passion for cycling was matched only by his devotion to his loved ones, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him,” wrote GoFundMe organizer Greg Scheideman.

Frost was an avid cyclist, and had planned on meeting friends at the Crystelle Waggoner Trailhead later Saturday morning, according to a public social media post published on the MBBC Bicycle Club Facebook page. He left home around 5 a.m. to get some extra miles in.

Police said that the driver who struck Frost left without rendering aid, but returned to the scene of the accident a couple of hours later. He told officers where to find his vehicle, and was arrested on a charge of collision causing death.

The suspect, Rolando Cruz, was booked into the Fort Worth City Jail around 9:30 a.m. Saturday, according to police records.

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Frost’s friends said they will forever remember his love and devotion.

“His warmth, kindness, and unwavering support enriched the lives of all who knew him,” the GoFundMe states. “He was a constant source of encouragement, always there to lend a helping hand or share a heartfelt laugh.”