81-year-old man fatally struck by truck in McDonald’s parking lot: Lewisville police

An investigation has been launched following a tragic incident where an 81-year-old man was fatally struck by a vehicle as he exited a fast-food restaurant on Saturday morning.

Police responded to the McDonald’s located at the 700 block of Main Street around 9:25 a.m. on June 29, after receiving reports of a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle.

Upon arriving at the scene, authorities discovered that the driver of a red Toyota truck had backed out of a parking spot and suddenly accelerated, striking a man who was walking out of the building.

The victim, identified as 81-year-old George Stepp, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. The driver of the truck was taken to Medical City Lewisville Hospital for medical evaluation.

Lewisville Police are investigating whether the driver might have experienced a medical issue that led to the sudden acceleration while reversing.

Currently, there is no information on whether criminal charges will be filed against the Toyota driver. The restaurant remained closed while police conducted their investigation.