Pedestrian Succumbs to Injuries from South Fort Hood Crash

Killeen, TX (August 19, 2024): The pedestrian, 20-year-old Rontario Simmons, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Cliff Coleman at 4:50 p.m.

Investigators with the Traffic Unit continue to investigate this fatality and at this time no other information will be released.

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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE AN EARLY MORNING CRASH

Killeen, TX (August 18, 2024): Investigators with the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit are investigating an early morning crash involving a pedestrian.

On August 18, 2024, at approximately 4:15 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 3300 block of S Fort Hood Road in reference to a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located a male in roadway with severe injuries. He was airlifted to Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple in critical condition.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the pedestrian was crossing S Fort Hood Road west to east. When a black Chevrolet SUV, traveling north on S Fort Hood Road, entered the left turn lane in preparation to turn onto W Elms Road and struck the pedestrian, who may have paused while crossing.
The pedestrian was not crossing at the lighted intersection at W Elms Road and was in a poorly lit area, wearing dark-colored clothing.

No injuries were reported by the driver and two passengers of the SUV.

The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this crash and there is no further information at this time.

The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department