Monthly Archives - December 2020

Person Hit, Killed by Vehicle on South Congress Avenue in Austin

One Killed in Austin Pedestrian Accident on South Congress Avenue Austin, Texas (December 31, 2020) – A person was fatally hit by a vehicle Wednesday evening in south Austin, according to police. The deadly accident happened around 6:20 p.m., December 30, in the 7400 block of South Congress Avenue. Police said the pedestrian was crossing the street, outside of a crosswalk, when they were struck by an oncoming vehicle.  The victim, an adult, was pronounced dead at the scene. The police are investigating the [...]

Woman Seriously Injured in Pedestrian Accident on Custer Road in Plano

Woman Seriously Injured in Plano Pedestrian Accident on Custer Road near Parker Road Plano, Texas (December 31, 2020) – A woman was seriously injured in a pedestrian accident Sunday evening in Plano, according to police. The accident happened around 6:11 p.m., December 27, in the 3200 block of Custer Road near Parker Road. Police said the woman was walking in the roadway when she was struck by a vehicle. The woman was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries. The police are investigating [...]

Woman Seriously Injured in Pedestrian Accident on 15th Street in Plano

Woman Seriously Injured in Plano Pedestrian Accident on 15th Street near US-75 Plano, Texas (December 31, 2020) – A woman was seriously injured in a pedestrian accident Sunday evening in Plano, according to police. The accident happened around 6:30 p.m., December 27, in the 500 block of E. 15th Street near US-75. Police said a woman was walking in the roadway when she was struck by a vehicle. She was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries. The police are investigating the [...]

Timothy Thompson Hit, Killed by Vehicle on Westheimer Road in Houston

Timothy Thompson Killed in Houston Pedestrian Accident on Westheimer Road Houston, Texas (December 31, 2020) – A man was fatally hit by a vehicle Sunday night in Houston, according to police. The deadly accident happened around 10:55 p.m., December 27, in the 8200 block of Westheimer Road. Police said Timothy Thompson, 62, was crossing the street when he was struck by a westbound black Dodge Challenger driven by a 26-year-old man. Thompson was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers said the driver was not [...]

One Killed in Racing Crash on Bellfort Avenue in SE Houston; Pedro Juarez Charged

24-Year-Old Man Killed in Houston Two-Vehicle Crash on Bellfort Avenue near Hobby Airport; Pedro Juarez Charged Houston, Texas (December 31, 2020) – A 24-year-old man was killed on Christmas morning after two racing trucks collided in southeast Houston, according to police. The fatal crash happened around 9:45 a.m., on December 25, on Bellfort Avenue near Hobby Airport. Police said Pedro Juarez, 39, was driving a white GMC Sierra and was stopped at a light while a 24-year-old man was driving a white [...]

Crisanta Retana Dies Months After Pedestrian Crash on North Freeway in Houston

Crisanta Retana Killed in Houston Pedestrian Accident on North Freeway (North Interstate Highway 45) Houston, Texas (December 31, 2020) – The woman who was critically injured in a pedestrian accident on September 12 in Houston has died, according to police. Crisanta Retana, 51, died on Sunday, December 27. The accident happened around 8:25 a.m., in the 4300 block of North Freeway (North Interstate Highway 45) service road. Police said Retana was standing next to the front passenger door of a parked white Ford [...]

Coleman B. Ewing Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Business Interstate 20 in Midland County

Coleman B. Ewing Killed in Midland County Motorcycle Crash on Business Interstate 20 Midland County, Texas (December 31, 2020) – One person was killed in a motorcycle crash Tuesday afternoon in Midland County, according to the DPS. The fatal crash happened around 3:57 p.m., December 29, on Business Interstate 20, a quarter of a mile east of Midland. According to a preliminary investigation, a Chevrolet Silverado was traveling westbound on BI 20 while Coleman B. Ewing, 28, of Midland, was traveling behind [...]

1 Killed in 18-Wheeler Crash on Hwy 114 in Grapevine

One Killed in Grapevine Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 114 Grapevine, Texas (December 31, 2020) – One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday night in Grapevine, according to police. The fatal crash happened around 9:30 p.m., December 29, on Highway 114. Police said a Nissan Rogue rear-ended an 18-wheeler on the highway. The Nissan became lodged underneath the trailer. The Nissan driver was trapped in the vehicle and was killed in the crash. Their identity has not been released. The 18-wheeler driver was [...]

Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Drunk Driver at South Loop and Main in Houston

One Killed in Houston Pedestrian Accident at South Loop and Main Houston, Texas (December 31, 2020) – A pedestrian was fatally hit by a suspected drunk driver Wednesday night in southwest Houston, according to police. The deadly accident happened around 7:30 p.m., December 30, at the intersection of South Loop and Main. Police said two vehicles collided at the intersection. One of the drivers then struck a pedestrian. The pedestrian was taken to the hospital, where they later died. Their identity has not [...]

John Paul Wilkins Injured in Fatal Car Crash at FM 757 and FM 2767 in Smith County

John Paul Wilkins Injured in Fatal Smith County Two-Vehicle Crash at FM 757 and FM 2767 Smith County, Texas (December 30, 2020) – Four people were killed, and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash Monday morning in Smith County, according to the DPS. The fatal crash happened around 11:25 a.m., December 28, at the intersection of FM 757 and FM 2767. According to a preliminary investigation, Juan Manuel Villanueva, 26, of Overton, was driving a pickup southbound on FM 757 [...]