Killeen Police Investigate Crash on East Rancier
Killeen Police are investigating a rollover crash on E. Rancier last night.
Officers responded to the 2900 block of E. Rancier at 9:05pm, after receiving several 911 calls telling them a vehicle had crashed. Upon the officers arrival they learned a white Honda Civic, occupied by two males, was traveling eastbound in the inside lane of E. Rancier. The driver lost control and left the roadway on the south side where the vehicle struck a utility pole. After knocking the utility pole down, the vehicle continued sliding and began overturning before coming to rest on its roof. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and was airlifted to Scott & White Memorial Hospital with severe injuries. The passenger was treated by EMS but did not wish to be transported to the hospital.
Witnesses told officers that the white Honda Civic was racing a black vehicle at the time of the crash.
Officer with the KPD Traffic Unit continue to investigate this crash and information will be released as it becomes available.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates Crash on Twin Creek Drive
Killeen Police investigate an early afternoon crash on Twin Creek Dr. today.
Officers responded to the 100 block of S. Twin Creek Dr. at 11:56am, on Tuesday, January 06, 2015, after receiving a 911 call. Upon the officer’s arrival they located the lone occupant of a red Nissan 370Z on the ground outside the vehicle and two injured female occupants of a red Chevy Silverado pickup. Witnesses told officers the Nissan was traveling southbound on Twin Creek near the tracks in the inside lane at a high rate of speed. The driver was unable to negotiate the curve and crossed into oncoming traffic colliding with the Chevy Silverado that was northbound in the inside lane. The front of the Nissan to include the engine and front tires came off of the vehicle and landed approximately 150 feet away in the field area.
All three occupants were transported by ambulance to the Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple. Their names have been withheld at this time.
This crash continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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