Killeen Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Clear Creek Road
Killeen, TX (July 22, 2025): At approximately 2:25 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Killeen Police officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of Clear Creek Road in reference to a major crash. Upon arrival, officers located a collision involving a motorcycle and an SUV. The motorcycle operator sustained critical injuries and was transported by Killeen Fire Department EMS to Advent Health.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a black Jeep SUV was traveling southbound on Clear Creek Road and attempted to make a left turn into a parking lot, when it was struck by a white Yamaha motorcycle traveling northbound at a high rate of speed. The motorcyclist was ejected and thrown a significant distance.
Multiple witnesses reported that just prior to the crash, the motorcycle was traveling at a very high rate of speed, weaving through traffic and cutting between other northbound vehicles.
The motorcycle operator, identified as 23-year-old Colton Griffin, was pronounced deceased at 3:29 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Nicola James, who has ordered an autopsy to be conducted at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
The three occupants in the Jeep reported minor injuries.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this fatal crash. No further information is available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Suspect Arrested after Pursuit and Multi-Vehicle Crash
Killeen, TX (June 19,2025): On June 18, 2025, at 6:29 p.m., officers with the Violent Crime Action Team (VCAT) attempted to stop a white Subaru SUV involved in a narcotics investigation in the 600 block of S WS Young Drive when the driver fled, and a pursuit ensued towards south Killeen.
The suspect led officers southbound on Trimmier Road before turning east onto Lowes Boulevard. While fleeing on Lowes Boulevard, the suspect caused two crashes. The first involved minor damage to two vehicles exiting a parking lot. The suspect continued eastbound toward the intersection of Lowes Boulevard and W.S. Young Drive, where a second crash occurred involving a woman and infant in a Nissan sedan and a black Chevrolet pickup. The victims of the Nissan were treated at the scene by EMS and declined transport to the hospital. The driver of the pickup reported no injuries. The suspect was taken into custody at the scene.
Charges are pending through the Bell County District Attorney’s Office for Evading in a Vehicle and Delivery of Controlled Substance.
The investigation is ongoing and at this time no other information will be released.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Recover Stolen Vehicle and Arrest One Juvenile
Killeen, TX (April 16, 2025): On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at approximately 11:22 a.m., Killeen Police Officers located a Chevy Suburban that was reported stolen to our department earlier this morning, in the parking lot of the Killeen Mall. When the driver observed the marked patrol unit, the vehicle began to leave the area. The officers attempted to conduct a vehicle stop, but the driver refused and evaded through a nearby neighborhood, and eventually entered the property of Manor Middle School.
Upon entering the school property, the vehicle crashed into a fence and a series of drainage ditches. The vehicle came to a stop and the sole occupant, a 16-year-old male, fled on foot. Officers quickly pursued and safely took the juvenile into custody in the school’s parking lot. The suspect was transported to a local hospital for minor injuries sustained in the crash. He was later released and transported to juvenile detention.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this incident and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Conduct a Death Investigation after a Single-Vehicle Crash
Killeen, TX (April 12, 2025): On Friday, April 11, 2025, at approximately 4:38 p.m., Killeen Police officers were dispatched to the 900 block of E. Veterans Memorial Boulevard in reference to a single-vehicle crash.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a blue SUV was traveling eastbound on Veterans Memorial Boulevard when the driver, a 70-year-old female, began experiencing a medical emergency. The vehicle crossed over the westbound lanes, left the roadway, and ultimately rolled into South Nolan Creek.
A bystander nearby immediately attempted to render aid, working to keep the driver’s head above water until emergency responders arrived. The Killeen Fire Department EMS transported the driver to Advent Health, where she later succumbed to her medical condition. Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced Kyong Cha Ganaha deceased at 5:18 p.m.
The Killeen Police Department’s Traffic Unit responded to the scene and will conduct the investigation.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate a Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Interstate 14
Killeen, TX (March 20, 2025) – The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash.
On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at approximately 8:53 p.m., officers responded to a crash on Interstate 14 westbound near the Willow Springs exit ramp involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.
Upon arrival, officers and Killeen Fire Department paramedics found an unconscious 26-year-old male on the inside shoulder of the interstate.
The preliminary investigation indicates that the pedestrian was crossing the interstate from north to south when a green Dodge sedan traveling westbound in the inside lane struck him. The driver of the vehicle stopped and cooperated with responding officers. Tragically the pedestrian succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Nicola James at 9:00 p.m.
The victim’s name has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The Killeen Police Department’s Traffic Unit continues to investigate this incident and no further details are available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Single-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 195
Killeen, TX (February 25, 2025): At approximately 12:09 a.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, Killeen Police officers responded to a rollover crash in the 16700 block of State Highway 195. When officers arrived, they found a white Ram 1500 on its roof in the grass off the main roadway.
Officers found four occupants inside the vehicle: a 23-year-old male driver, a 56-year-old female front passenger, and two boys, an 8-year-old and 2-month-old in the backseat.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the truck was traveling southbound when it left the highway. It then veered into a ditch, over a culvert, and rolled over before coming to rest on its roof.
The driver and the 8-year-old suffered serious injuries and are currently listed in critical condition. The 2-month-old did not appear to have any injuries.
Tragically, the front seat passenger, 56-year-old Natasha Harris, was pronounced deceased at the scene at 12:30 a.m. by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson, who also ordered an autopsy.
The Killeen Police Department’s Traffic Unit continues to investigate the crash, and no further details are available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Identify 54-Year-Old Male Driver
Killeen, TX (February 25, 2025): The Killeen Police Department has identified the driver involved in the fatal crash as 54-year-old Vincent Tyrone McKnight.
Investigators with the Traffic Unit continue to investigate this fatal incident, and charges are pending. Additional details will be released as they become available.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A FATAL CRASH ON STAN SCHLUETER LOOP
Killeen, TX (February 23, 2025) – On Sunday, February 23, 2025, at approximately 2:31 p.m., Killeen Police officers responded to a major crash in the 3200 block of W. Stan Schlueter Loop.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a black Jeep Patriot was leaving a private parking lot when a white Jeep Cherokee traveling eastbound in the outside lane on Stan Schlueter Loop struck it.
The female driver of the Cherokee was transported to AdventHealth in stable condition. The male driver of the Patriot was airlifted to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in critical condition. Tragically, the 54-year-old male succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Nicola James at the hospital, who ordered an autopsy.
The Killeen Police Department’s Traffic Unit continues to investigate the incident and no further details are available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate a Fatal Crash on Stan Schlueter Loop
Killeen, TX (February 23, 2025) – On Sunday, February 23, 2025, at approximately 2:31 p.m., Killeen Police officers responded to a major crash in the 3200 block of W. Stan Schlueter Loop.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a black Jeep Patriot was leaving a private parking lot when a white Jeep Cherokee traveling eastbound in the outside lane on Stan Schlueter Loop struck it.
The female driver of the Cherokee was transported to AdventHealth in stable condition. The male driver of the Patriot was airlifted to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in critical condition. Tragically, the 54-year-old male succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Nicola James at the hospital, who ordered an autopsy.
The Killeen Police Department’s Traffic Unit continues to investigate the incident and no further details are available at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Identify Victim From Fatal Crash
Killeen, TX (February 7, 2025): The victim of this fatal crash was identified as 67-year-old Betsey Rolston.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit and the Robbery/Homicide Unit conducted the investigation, determining that three individuals were inside the stolen Jeep at the time of the crash. Two male suspects, a 15-year-old and a 14-year-old, exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot but were apprehended by officers after a brief pursuit. A third male suspect, also 15 years old, initially went unnoticed and fled in the opposite direction. Further investigation later led to his identification.
The 15-year-old and 14-year-old taken into custody are currently being held at the Bell County Juvenile Detention Center. Formal charges will be determined by the Bell County Juvenile Court at a later date. The case involving the other 15-year-old passenger is under review by the Bell County Attorney’s Office.
The identities of the juveniles will not be released.
The Killeen Police Department is asking the public for any photos or videos they may have of the incident. Scan the QR code or go to the link below to submit items related to this case. https://killeenpdTX.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/25-001475
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A CRASH FATALITY AFTER A PURSUIT
Killeen, TX (February 5, 2025): The Killeen Police Department is currently investigating a fatal crash that occurred following a pursuit earlier today.
At approximately 11:53 a.m., an officer identified a gray Jeep that had been reported stolen earlier in the day near the intersection of Veterans Memorial Blvd. and 10th Street. When the officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the driver refused to comply and continued traveling southbound on Trimmier Road.
The Jeep swerved into the northbound lane and, while attempting to evade, collided with a silver sedan traveling in the same direction. The impact caused the sedan to crash into a black pickup truck. Two male suspects, a 15-year-old and a 14-year-old, exited the Jeep and began to flee on foot but were apprehended by officers after a short foot pursuit.
Tragically, the 67-year-old driver of the silver sedan succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Cliff Coleman. The two other occupants of the sedan, along with the driver of the black pickup truck, were transported to Baylor Scott & White in stable condition.
During a search of the stolen Jeep, officers recovered two handguns.
This case remains under investigation and will be referred to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office for further review.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate a Crash Fatality on Trimmier
Killeen, TX – February 5, 2025 – The Killeen Police Department is currently investigating a fatal crash that occurred following a pursuit earlier today.
At approximately 11:53 a.m., an officer identified a gray Jeep that had been reported stolen earlier in the day near the intersection of Veterans Memorial Blvd. and 10th Street. When the officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the driver refused to comply and continued traveling southbound on Trimmier Road.
The Jeep swerved into the northbound lane and, while attempting to evade, collided with a silver sedan traveling in the same direction. The impact caused the sedan to crash into a black pickup truck. Two male suspects, a 15-year-old and a 14-year-old, exited the Jeep and began to flee on foot but were apprehended by officers after a short foot pursuit.
Tragically, the 67-year-old driver of the silver sedan succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Cliff Coleman. The two other occupants of the sedan, along with the driver of the black pickup truck, were transported to Baylor Scott & White in stable condition.
During a search of the stolen Jeep, officers recovered two handguns.
This case remains under investigation and will be referred to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office for further review.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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