Pedestrian in Critical Condition Following Vehicle Crash

Killeen, TX (January 30, 2025): A woman remains in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle early Thursday morning.

At approximately 2:48 a.m. on January 30, 2025, officers responded to a 9-1-1 call in reference to a vehicle crash near Central Texas Expressway and Weldon Way. Upon arrival, they found a female pedestrian lying in the roadway. Paramedics from the Killeen Fire Department provided medical assistance and transported her to Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple, where she remains in critical condition.

The preliminary investigation indicates that a blue Kia two-door car was traveling eastbound in the 400 block of E Central Texas Expressway when it struck the pedestrian, who was reportedly standing in the outside lane. The driver stopped and called 9-1-1 to report the incident.

During the investigation, officers arrested the 29-year-old female driver at the scene for Driving While Intoxicated and outstanding warrants.

The Killeen Police Department’s Traffic Unit continues to investigate the crash. No further details are available at this time.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department