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 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 Victim from Fatal Crash
Killeen, TX (April 12, 2023): Investigators with the Traffic Unit have identified the victim as Donald Daniel Eagen of Killeen.
Investigators are actively investigating this crash fatality and there is no additional information at this time.
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NEWS RELEASE: KILLEEN POLICE INVESTIGATES A FATALITY ON ROBINETT
Killeen, TX (April 8, 2023): A 45-year-old is deceased from a multiple-vehicle collision.
On Friday, April 7, 2023, at approximately 8:58 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Robinett Road and Gus Drive in reference to a 911 call about crash involving multiple vehicles. Upon the officers’ arrival, they located an unconscious male passenger in a red sedan. Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced him deceased at 10:06 p.m. at the scene.
The preliminary investigation revealed that four vehicles were involved in a collision while traveling southbound on Robinett Road and one vehicle of those vehicles came to rest after it struck a nearby residence. Speed and weather are potential contributing factors for this crash.
Four victims were transported to Baylor Scott & White in Temple, one victim was transported to Advent Health and one to Seton Medical Center Harker Heights all in stable condition.
The name of the deceased male has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
This fatality investigation is active and at this time no other information will be released.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Fatal Crash on Stan Schleuter Loop
June 2, 2017
On June 1, 2017 at about 2:58 p.m., a silver 2005 BMW was stopped facing north in the inside lane of Bunny Trail attempting to turn left to travel west on Stan Schlueter Loop. A Maroon 2006 GMC Envoy was stopped in the northbound middle lane, also turning left to go west on Stan Schlueter Loop. A Yellow 2006 Nissan Xterra SUV was traveling east in the outside lane of Stan Schlueter Loop. According to witnesses, the Nissan ran the solid red light as the BMW and GMC entered the intersection. The front of the Nissan struck the driver’s side door area of the BMW, causing it to spin and strike the driver side of the GMC SUV. The Nissan and BMW sustained major damage.
The driver of the BMW was initially transported to Seton Medical Center of Harker Heights by Killeen EMS. She was subsequently flown to Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas, where she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased by medical staff at 5:22pm.
The deceased is identified as 23 year-old Maria Clarissa Aro Tabonares of Killeen.
The crash continues to be investigated by our Traffic Unit. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Cdr. Alex Gearhart
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates Crash on Interstate Highway 14 – UPDATE
Update:
March 30, 2017
The pedestrian involved in this incident, Darrell Kees, 44 of Katy, Texas, succumbed to his injuries this morning at Baylor Scott and White Hospital. He was pronounced dead by Justice of the Peace Barfield at 5:17 a.m. The Killeen Police Department continues to investigate this incident. Investigators are still looking for the driver of the third vehicle involved in this incident. Anyone with information is urged to call the Killeen Police Department at 254-501-8800 or Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477).
March 20, 2017
Killeen Police investigate a late night crash on Interstate Highway 14.
Killeen Police responded to a 911 call in reference to a crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at 11:22 p.m. Upon the officers’ arrival, they found a white male lying on the ground near the Trimmier Exit off ramp; he was immediately airlifted to the Baylor Scott and White Hospital in critical condition.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a white Ford F350 was traveling westbound in the middle lane on IH-14 when the driver noticed a pedestrian attempting to cross northbound on the interstate. As the driver attempted to change lanes to the outside lane, the left side of her vehicle struck the pedestrian. A white Chevy Sonic and an unknown vehicle were also traveling westbound in the outside and exit lanes, when the pedestrian was seen in the roadway near the exit ramp. The pedestrian was struck first by the Chevy Sonic and subsequently struck by the unknown vehicle, which fled the scene. The occupants of the vehicles reported no injuries.
The current condition of the 44 year-old male pedestrian is critical but stable.
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit continues to investigate this crash and information will be released as it becomes available.
Officers are asking anyone who has information about this crash or the unknown vehicle that fled the scene to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with the tip to 274637. Text HELP to 274637 for help with the tip or text STOP to 274637 to stop the tip. Message and data rates may apply. All information is anonymous and confidential; if your tip leads to the arrest of the person involved in this case you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates Early Morning Fatal Crash
UPDATE: The deceased 38 year old male has been identified as Antwan Devon Garland of Killeen.
Killeen Police investigate fatal crash E. Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Officers responded to a 911 call about a crash in the 5900 block of E. Veterans Memorial Blvd., which involved a white Ford van and a red Honda Civic Thursday, November 24, 2016, just before 3:00am.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the 2005 Ford van was traveling westbound on E. Veterans Memorial Blvd and the 2011 Honda Civic was traveling eastbound on E. Veterans Memorial Blvd. The Civic crossed the center lane into the path of the van causing the vehicles to collide in an offset head on manner.
The 38 year old male driver of the Civic was pronounced deceased at the scene by Justice of the Peace Garland Potvin at 3:42 am. Justice of the Peace Garland Potvin ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas. The driver of the van was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
This crash continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.
Tina Amerson
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Stan Schlueter Correction
Correction: The operator of the motorcycle, 25 year old Dominic Marcus Poydras, was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by medical authorities at 1:52pm.
Killeen Police Department investigates a fatal motorcycle crash on Stan Schlueter Loop.
Officers responded to a 911 call telling them a crash involving a van and a motorcycle at the intersection of Stan Schlueter Loop and Bunny Trail at 12:52pm on Saturday, March 14, 2015.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2010 Yamaha Motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Stan Schlueter Loop, when a 1998 Dodge Wagon Van turned south onto Bunny Trail in front of the motorcycle. The operator of the motorcycle was unable to avoid the vehicle, causing the motorcycle to collide with the right side of the van. There were two occupants inside the van; the right seat passenger was transported to Metroplex Hospital with minor injuries. The operator of the motorcycle, 25 year old Dominic Marcus Toydras, was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by medical authorities at 1:52pm.
This crash continues to be investigated by the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit and information will be released as it becomes available.
Tina Amerson
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
KPD Investigates Fatal Crash on 38th Street
The Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal crash in the 500 block of N. 38th St.
Officers responded to a report of a motorcycle crash with serious injuries in the 500 block of N. 38th St. on Saturday, September 20, 2014, at approximately 8:30pm. Upon the officers arrival they located the male motorcycle rider who was seriously injured.
The preliminary report revealed that a blue 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, with two occupants, was southbound on 38th St. attempting to turn left into the Killeen High School student parking lot. A black 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling northbound in the outside lane on 38th St. The 17 year old female driver of the PT Cruiser failed to yield the right of way – turning left, and pulled in front of the motorcycle. The motorcycle rider laid the motorcycle down and then struck the side of the PT Cruiser. The motorcycle rider was transported to the Carl R. Darnall Army Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries; he was pronounced deceased by medical authorities at 9:11pm. The driver and the occupant in the PT Cruiser were unharmed.
The name of the 23 year old victim, a Fort Hood soldier, has been withheld until the notification of his next of kin has been made.
This crash continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Fatal Traffic Accident – Update
Killeen Police investigate early morning fatal crash at W.S. Young and Veteran’s Memorial Blvd.
Officers responded to W.S. Young Dr. and Veteran’s Memorial Blvd, at 4:14 am on Saturday, July 19, 2014, after receiving a 911 call telling them there was an accident with injuries. Upon the officers arrival they located a white Nissan Altima and a blue Hyundai Elantra turned over onto the driver’s side with the unresponsive driver pinned inside.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the Nissan, with three occupants, was traveling eastbound in the outside lane of Veteran’s Memorial Blvd, approaching W.S. Young Dr. and the Hyundai was traveling westbound on Veteran’s Memorial Blvd, turning southbound onto W.S Young. The Nissan collided with the Hyundai causing it to leaving the roadway hitting the curb in the parking lot and coming to rest on its side; the Killeen Fire Department used the Jaws of Life to remove the driver from the vehicle. Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke pronounced the 27 year old driver deceased at 4:50am and ordered an autopsy to be performed at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in Dallas.
The front passenger in the Nissan was airlifted to Scott & White Memorial Hospital in serious condition and the driver of the Nissan was transported to Seton Medical Center Harker Heights in stable condition.
Update:
The deceased male has been identified as Troy Richard Eric Taylor of Killeen
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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