Killeen Police Investigating Multi-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 14

Killeen, TX (January 31, 2026): Killeen Police are investigating a multi-vehicle crash on I-14 resulting in multiple injuries.

On Saturday, January 31, 2026, at approximately 2:26 a.m., officers responded to a major multi-vehicle crash on I-14.

The preliminary investigation indicates a red Dodge Charger was traveling eastbound at a very high rate of speed when it struck a gray GMC SUV during a lane change and then struck a black Mercedes-Benz SUV. The Dodge Charger and Mercedes-Benz SUV left the roadway and rolled down the embankment, while the GMC SUV left the roadway and spun down the embankment. All three vehicles came to rest on Central Texas Expressway.

The driver of the Mercedes-Benz fled on foot and was apprehended by officers. He was found in possession of a stolen handgun and narcotics and had an active arrest warrant. A female passenger in the Mercedes was transported to Baylor Scott & White Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The occupants of the Dodge Charger required extrication by KFD and were transported to Baylor Scott and White Hospital. The driver was airlifted with serious injuries, and a passenger was transported by ambulance with serious injuries. The two occupants of the GMC sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene.

Central Texas Expressway was closed for approximately four hours. Only lane reduction was required on I-14.

The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this crash.

No further information is available at this time.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department