Killeen Police Investigate Motorcycle Fatality Crash on State Highway 195
UPDATE (October 15, 2025): Killeen Police identify the deceased motorcyclist as 21-year-old Amani Jovan Keo, of Harker Heights. This crash remains under investigation.
Killeen, TX (October 14, 2025): Killeen Police are investigating the death of a motorcyclist who struck a vehicle.
On October 14, 2025 at about 6:48 a.m., Killeen Police were responded to the 10700 blk of S Ft Hood St. (SH 195) in reference to a vehicle crash. Upon arrival initial officers discovered that a motorcycle and a pickup truck had been involved in a collision. The Traffic Unit was contacted and responded to the scene.
Preliminary investigation indicates that a red 2004 Ford pickup was traveling southbound on Ft. Hood St. after leaving Splawn Ranch Rd. A black 2007 Honda motorcycle was traveling southbound at a very high rate of speed. Witnesses reported the rider attempted to engage in a race with another motorcycle. The motorcycle then struck the rear of the pickup while both were traveling southbound in the inside lane. The rider of the Honda, a 21-year-old male, was thrown to the shoulder of the roadway and was pronounced deceased on scene by Justice of the Peace Nicola James at 7:41 a.m.
A second motorcycle, a red 2024 Kawasaki, was also traveling southbound while in the outside lane and collided with debris from the initial crash, causing a secondary one-vehicle crash. The driver was treated at the scene for minor injuries by Killeen Fire Department paramedics.
The investigation is on-going and no further information is available for release at this time.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate a Motorcycle Fatality on Stan Schlueter Loop
Killeen, TX (December 21, 2024): A 29-year-old male is deceased after a colliding with a vehicle.
On Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 12:09 p.m., Killeen Police were dispatched to the intersection of Stan Schlueter Loop and Hitchrock Drive in reference to a vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. Upon the officers arrival, a motorcyclist was found to have sustained critical injuries. He was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center by paramedics from the Killeen Fire Department.
Unfortunately, the operator of the of the motorcycle succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 12:56 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a white Suzuki motorcycle was traveling westbound in the 2300 block of Stan Schlueter Loop at an extremely high rate of speed, reportedly weaving through traffic. The operator of the motorcycle attempted to brake to avoid a collision with a Toyota sedan turning onto Hitchrock Drive but lost control, falling over and separating from the motorcycle. The operator struck the sedan and the motorcycle continued westbound, ultimately coming to rest in the 2500 block of Stan Schlueter Loop.
The name of the motorcyclist has been withheld pending notification of kin.
The driver of the sedan did not report any injuries.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this fatality and there is no further information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Fatal Crash on Twin Creek
Killeen, TX (November 17, 2024): Killeen Police Traffic Unit investigates fatality crash involving 20-year-old Fort Cavasos soldier.
Update: Although originally called in at the Blu Print Lounge, the incident occurred outside in the parking lot shared by Blu Print Lounge and Spadez Club. The Blu Print Lounge was closed at the time.
On November 17, 2024 at 4:53 a.m., Killeen Police Officers were dispatched to a report of a fight with weapons at the BluPrint Lounge, 4505 E Veterans Memorial Blvd. Upon arrival, one of the suspects fled the scene in a red 2017 Chevrolet Camaro and was briefly pursued by a Killeen PD Patrol Unit.
A short time later the officer located the suspect vehicle after it left the roadway and crashed in the 100 block of S Twin Creek Dr. Preliminary investigation indicates that the vehicle left the roadway, striking a utility pole and jumping over the railroad tracks.
The driver of the vehicle, a 20-year-old member of the US Army, stationed at Fort Cavasos, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace James at 5:30 a.m.
The crash caused the closure of Twin Creek Dr and the railroad tracks as well. Closures are still active at this time, and expected to continue throughout the morning.
The Traffic Unit and CID General Investigations Detectives continue to investigate this crash. Anyone with information concerning this incident should contact the Killeen Police Department at 254-501-8830.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Pedestrian Fatality on Clear Creek Road
Killeen, TX (September 4, 2024): Killeen Police are investigating the death of a pedestrian who was struck while crossing Clear Creek Road.
On September 3rd, 2024, at approximately 8:50 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 3900 block of South Clear Creek Road in reference to a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. Upon the officer’s arrival, they located a 38-year-old male in roadway with severe injuries.
The pedestrian succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson. He is identified as Adrian Dominguez.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the pedestrian was crossing South Clear Creek Road west to east. When a red 2018 Acura sedan, traveling south on Clear Creek Road in the inside lane struck the pedestrian.
No further information will be released at this time.
Alex Gearhart
Assistant Chief of Police
Killeen Police Department
UPDATE NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE CHARGES 24-YEAR-OLD MALE WITH BURGLARY OF MOTOR VEHICLE
Killeen, TX (September 15th, 2024): On August 30th, 2024, Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division identified a suspect and obtained an Arrest Warrant charging 24-Year-Old Dimani Phillip Gaddis with Burglary of a Motor Vehicle. An arrest warrant was issued by Justice of the Peace Nicola James.
Gaddis was arrested on August 30th, 2024, by the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force of the U.S. Marshal’s office and taken to the Killeen City Jail. Justice of the Peace Cliff Coleman arraigned Gaddis and set his bond at $5,000. Gaddis was transported to the Bell County Jail.
The Killeen Police Department would like to thank the Community for sharing videos and assisting with the identification of this suspect.
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Killeen, TX (August 27, 2024): Detectives with the Robbery/Homicide Unit would like to speak with a person seen burglarizing multiple vehicles in the area of a Murder on August 25th, 2024.
On August 25th, 2024, Officers took multiple Burglary of Motor Vehicle reports in the areas of Old FM 440 and Andover Dr. Officers obtained videos of a male burglarizing vehicles in the area of the murder while holding a handgun.
The male appears to be a Hispanic Male with black hair, shaved on the sides by the ears down the shoulders in the back. He is seen wearing a gray color shirt with a white pattern, possibly a bird, on the front. The male is wearing a black pants and white shoes. The male appears to have tattoos on both arms.
Subsequently, on Sunday, August 25th, 2024, around 4:33 a.m., Killeen Police Officers responded to the 2300 block of Andover Dr. in reference to a shots fired call. While in route, dispatchers informed officers of an accident that occurred in the 1000 block of Westover Dr. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located an unconscious female victim inside a crashed vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The female succumbed to her injuries on scene.
Detectives with the Robbery/Homicide Unit are asking anyone who may have information on the male, or if they have videos or security footage of these areas, to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at 254-501-8830.
Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. You can also download the P3Tips App for IOS or Android and give an anonymous tip. All information is confidential and anonymous and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person(s) responsible, you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Sgt N. Holtzclaw
Robbery/Homicide Unit
Criminal Investigations Division
Killeen Police Investigate a Late Night Crash
Killeen, TX (January 6, 2024): One male is in custody after leaving the scene of a crash.
On January 5, 2024 at approximately 10:57 p.m. a red Dodge SUV struck a marked Killeen Police patrol vehicle at the intersection of N. 10th Street and Santa Fe Drive. The driver of the SUV failed to stop and render aid and fled the scene at a high rate of speed. The KPD unit did not pursue the suspect vehicle due to damage from the crash. The officer was not seriously injured.
At approximately 11:03 p.m., a second patrol officer traveling northbound on WS Young Drive, observed the red Dodge SUV traveling southbound on WS Young Drive approaching Central Texas Expressway at a high rate of speed. The suspect vehicle entered the intersection and struck a silver Honda sedan that was traveling northbound on WS Young Drive attempting to turn westbound onto Central Texas Expressway.
The Honda had 2 occupants, who were transported by ambulance to Baylor Scott and White Hospital with serious injuries.
The driver of the Dodge was arrested at the scene, and taken to Seton Medical Center Harker Heights for treatment of minor injuries, and then subsequently transported to the Killeen City Jail.
The 27-year-old driver of the red Dodge SUV was charged with the Driving while Intoxicated, Duty to Give Information and Render Aid and Reckless Driving. He is currently in the Bell County Jail.
The intersection at Central Texas Expressway and WS Young Drive was closed for several hours as Traffic Investigators conducted their investigation.
The Traffic Unit continues to investigate this crash and there is no additional information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Auto-Pedestrian Fatality
Killeen, TX (August 22, 2023): The Killeen Police Traffic Unit is investigating a pedestrian fatality on Interstate 14.
On August 19, 2023, at approximately 2:09 a.m., Killeen Police Department Officers were dispatched to the area of westbound Interstate-14, near mile marker 285, in reference to an auto-pedestrian traffic crash. The driver that struck the individual called 911 and immediately returned to the scene to locate the subject. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located an unresponsive male lying in the inside lane of westbound I-14.
Preliminary investigation shows the pedestrian was crossing I-14, traveling northbound, when a vehicle traveling westbound in the outside lane subsequently struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian succumbed to his injuries sustained from the crash and was later pronounced deceased by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 3:39 a.m.
The deceased is identified as 41-year-old Emiliano Alfredo Marin.
The investigation continues, anyone with information regarding this crash is encouraged to contact Traffic Investigators with the Killeen Police Department at 254-501-8830.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Charges 28-Year-Old Male Driver
UPDATE NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE CHARGE 28-YEAR-OLD MALE DRIVER
Killeen, TX (July 20, 2023): Investigators with the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit presented this case to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office.
On Monday, July 17, 2023, a complaint was issued charging Emil Jon Peters, of Jarrell, Texas, with Criminal Negligent Homicide for his actions leading to this crash. The investigation revealed that Peters had fallen asleep multiple times while driving his vehicle, and that was a direct cause of the crash.
On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, Peters was arrested by the Bell County Sheriff’s Department, and placed in the Bell County Jail. He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Larry Wilkey, who set his bond at $10,000.
The victim has been identified as 46-year-old Frank Kwaku Addai.
Investigators with the Traffic Unit continue to investigate this fatality and there is no other information at this time.
We would like to remind everyone that fatigue/drowsy driving can be just as dangerous as driving while intoxicated.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATE A MORNING FATALITY
Killeen, TX (May 18, 2023): A 46-year-old male is deceased from a two-vehicle collision.
On Thursday, May 18, 2023, at approximately 8:14 a.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of SH-195 and Chaparral Road in reference to a crash. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a silver car and a pickup truck both with major damage.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 4-door silver Toyota car was stopped for the red light in the inside northbound lane on SH-195. When a white Chevy pickup truck with trailer traveling northbound in the inside lane, struck the Toyota in the rear. The driver of the Toyota was transported to AdventHealth Central Texas in critical condition. The driver of the Chevy was transported to Seton Medical Center Harker Heights with minor injuries.
The driver of the Toyota succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 9:08 a.m. The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Investigators with the Traffic Unit continue to investigate this fatality and there is no other information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Identifies Hit and Run Driver
Killeen, TX (June 27, 2023): A 42-year-old male has been charged and arrested in a hit and run fatality.
Through the investigation, investigators with the Traffic Unit identified the driver of the Dodge Journey. The case was presented to the Bell County District Attorney’s Office and a complaint was returned charging 42-year-old Michael Terrance Sneed with Accident Involving Injury/Death. A warrant was issued by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson and on June 26, 2023, Sneed turned himself in to the Bell County Jail.
This investigation is ongoing and no other information will be released at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATES A FATALITY ON CENTRAL TEXAS EXPRESSWAY
Killeen, TX (May 2, 2023): Investigators with the Killeen Police Traffic Unit are investigating a pedestrian fatality.
On Monday, May 1, 2023, at approximately 12:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 4600 Block of E. Central Texas Expressway in reference to a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a female lying in the roadway. Paramedics arrived on scene and immediately began life saving procedures. The victim was transported to Seton Medical Center Harker Heights Hospital in critical condition.
The victim, Rasha Kendrick, 48, succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at 12:53 a.m. by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim entered the outside lane of the roadway in the 4600 Block of E Central Texas Expressway when an Infinity Sedan traveling eastbound struck the victim. A second vehicle, also traveling eastbound, subsequently struck the victim. The sedan that struck the victim immediately returned to the scene. The second vehicle left the scene without providing required information or rendering aid.
Video surveillance was obtained, and it shows the second vehicle to be a red or orange color Dodge Journey. The vehicle may have front end or lower front bumper damage along with possible mechanical damage to the underside of the vehicle.
This investigation is active and no other information will be released at this time.
Traffic Investigators are asking anyone who can identify this suspect or has information about this fatality, to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at http://www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com. You can also download the P3Tips App for IOS or Android and give an anonymous tip. All information is confidential and anonymous and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person(s) responsible, you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate a Morning Fatality
Killeen, TX (May 18, 2023): A 46-year-old male is deceased from a two-vehicle collision.
On Thursday, May 18, 2023, at approximately 8:14 a.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of SH-195 and Chaparral Road in reference to a crash. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located a silver car and a pickup truck both with major damage.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 4-door silver Toyota car was stopped for the red light in the inside northbound lane on SH-195. When a white Chevy pickup truck with trailer traveling northbound in the inside lane, struck the Toyota in the rear. The driver of the Toyota was transported to AdventHealth Central Texas in critical condition. The driver of the Chevy was transported to Seton Medical Center Harker Heights with minor injuries.
The driver of the Toyota succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 9:08 a.m. The name of the victim has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Investigators with the Traffic Unit continue to investigate this fatality and there is no other information at this time.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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