Killeen Police investigate an evening fatal motorcycle crash on Hwy 190.

Killeen Police responded to the area of Hwy 190 and Knights Way Exit, at 7:47pm, on Monday, May 9, 2016, after receiving a 911 call in reference to a motorcycle crash.  Upon the officer’s arrival, they located a black motorcycle on its side and the operator of the motorcycle inside the van. Unfortunately the driver of the motorcycle succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene, at 8:21 pm, by Justice of the Peace Garland Potvin.  The deceased is identified as 33 year old Ellsworth Allen Raup III.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the green 1998 Toyota Sienna van was traveling eastbound in the outside lane on Hwy 190 and the black Honda motorcycle traveling behind it.  Due to the construction on the highway, traffic ahead was being directed to one lane and was slowing down; as the van nearly came to a stop, the operator of the motorcycle was following too closely, causing it to collide into the rear of the van. The operator of the motorcycle was ejected and went through the rear window of the van.  The driver of the van was transported to Seton Hospital with minor injuries.

This crash continues to be investigated by the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police investigate a fatal morning crash on 195 at Chaparral Rd.

Officers responded to a report of a crash at 195 and Chaparral Rd. at 6:33am, on Monday, May 2, 216.  Upon the officers arrival they learned a 67 year old female driving a gray Nissan Versa attempted to cross 195 northbound lanes to turn onto the southbound lanes.  When the driver pulled out she did so as two vehicles were traveling northbound in the inside and outside lanes, causing a Dodge Ram pickup and a Ford pickup to hit the Nissan.

The 60 year old male driving the Dodge Ram pickup was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center with non life threatening injuries.  The female driver, Joanne Scott, was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center where she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Garland Potvin at 9:40am.

This crash continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.

Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police Department Honor Guard participates in the 2016 Texas Peace Officer Memorial.

Officers with the Killeen Police Department Honor Guard had the distinguished honor to participate in the Police Memorial Candlelight Vigil on the evening of Sunday, May 1, 2016, and again with the Annual Texas Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony held at the State Capitol in Austin on Monday, May 02, 2016.  Law enforcement agencies from all over the state of Texas, came together to remember the eleven law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in 2015.

The Killeen Police Honor Guard had the privilege of placing the wreaths during the candlelight vigil and escorting the families of the slain officers families during the memorial service.  It is always an honor to be asked to participate in these events, especially after losing two of our own officers.  These officers who died in the line of duty may be gone but are never forgotten, they paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department