Killeen, TX (June 1, 2026): The Killeen Police Department is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Monday morning on Stan Schlueter Loop.

On Monday, June 1, 2026, at approximately 7:40 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 700 block of East Stan Schlueter Loop in reference to a two-vehicle crash. Upon arrival, officers discovered that two SUVs had collided.

The preliminary investigation indicates that a gray Toyota SUV was traveling westbound in the inside lane of Stan Schlueter Loop when it crossed into the eastbound lanes and struck a silver Kia SUV head-on. There are indications that the driver of the Toyota may have been impaired at the time of the crash.

The 41-year-old male driver of the Toyota was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 7:56 a.m. An autopsy has been ordered and will be performed at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The Kia was occupied by a 77-year-old male driver and a 73-year-old female passenger. Both were transported to the hospital by Killeen Fire Department EMS. The driver was transported to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center and is currently listed in critical condition. The passenger succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center by Justice of the Peace Wilkey at 8:33 a.m. Her identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating the crash with assistance from the Criminal Investigation Division. No additional information is available at this time.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department