KPD Arrests Drivers Involved in Major Crash

UPDATE – March 24, 2020

Through the investigation, the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit determined that the operators of the Dodge Charger and the Mercedes Benz were racing on a public roadway which resulted in a vehicle crash causing serious bodily injury to others. 

On Monday, March 23, 2020, Investigators presented this case to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and two complaints were returned charging CeQuil S. Clemons, 24, and Fredrick L. Mayhan, 47, with Racing on Highway-Causing Serious Bodily Injury.  Today, with the assistance from the U.S. Marshals Task Force, Mr. Mayhan was located and taken into custody without incident.  He was transported to the Bell County Jail.  Mr. Clemons turned himself in at the Killeen Police Headquarters. 

The Department would like to thank the U.S. Marshals Task Force for their assistance and the community for their concern about the victims involved in this incident and overall traffic safety in the city.

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 Killeen Police Investigate a Major Crash on W.S. Young.

On Friday, February 28, 2020, at approximately 9:38 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of W.S. Young Drive and Elms Road in reference to a 911 call about a major crash.  Upon the officers’ arrival, they were advised that three vehicles were involved in a crash.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a gray Dodge Charger and a black Mercedes Benz were traveling northbound at a high rate of speed on W.S. Young Drive.  A Dodge Journey was traveling southbound on W.S. Young and was in the turning lane to make a left turn.    When the driver turned at the intersection at W.S. Young and Elms, the Charger, which was in the outside lane, struck the passenger side of the SUV.  The impact caused the Journey to drift northeast, striking a signal light pole.  The Charger began to route clockwise and its left rear struck the Mercedes, which was in the inside lane, on the right side causing the Charger to turn counter clockwise and come to a rest.

The female passenger of the Journey was airlifted to Baylor & Scott and White in critical condition and the male driver and five children were transported by ambulance.  The male driver and female passenger of the Charger were transported to Seton Medical Center Harker Height with minor injuries.  The male driver and female passenger of the Mercedes reported no injuries.

Officers with the Killeen Police Department, Traffic Unit, are asking anyone who may have witnessed this crash to please contact Investigating Officer Matt Smith at (254) 501-8800.  This major crash continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department