Desmond Craddock Killed in Denison Pedestrian Accident on Highway 75 near Spur 503

Denison, Texas (April 12, 2022) – A pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle Friday night in Denison, according to the police.

The deadly accident happened shortly after midnight, April 8, in the northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 75 at Exit 66 near Spur 503.

Police said Desmond Deon Craddock was walking along the northbound lanes of the highway when he stepped into the road and was hit by a vehicle.

Craddock was killed in the crash.

The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigators.

The police are investigating the crash.

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