Killeen Police Investigate a Fatality on Rosewood

Killeen, TX (June 4, 2023): A 23-year-old male is deceased after a multi-vehicle crash.

On Saturday, June 3, 2023, at approximately 4:18 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Rosewood Drive and E. Central Texas Expressway in reference to in reference to a major crash involving a pinned operator. Upon the officers’ arrival, a driver and passenger of a vehicle involved were both transported to the hospital in critical condition.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a gray Dodge Challenger was traveling eastbound on E. Central Texas Expressway at a high rate of speed approaching the intersection of Rosewood Drive on the inside turn-left only lane. Upon entering the intersection, the vehicle disregarded the turn marks at the intersection and struck a red Dodge Durango that was attempting to make a left turn at the intersection. After the impact, the Dodge Challenger struck a traffic light pole and the Dodge Durango continued across the center median, striking a semi-truck trailer, that was attempting to turn onto E. Central Texas Expressway from the turn-around. Both occupants of the Dodge Challenger were found to not be wearing seatbelts and suffered severe injuries. The driver was transported to Seton Medical Center Harker Heights in critical condition and the female passenger was airlifted to Baylor Scott and White also in critical condition.

The driver, Daurick Romel Scott Jr., succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of Peace Gregory Johnson at 4:44 p.m.

No other injuries reported on scene.

Investigators with the Traffic Unit continue to investigate this fatality and there is no other information at this time.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department