Woman Dies in Temple Pedestrian Crash on 35 Freeway near Nugent Avenue

Temple, Texas (November 14, 2023) – A woman was struck and killed by a car early Tuesday morning on Interstate 35 in Temple.

According to the Temple Police Department, the collision happened at around 2:29 a.m. on northbound lanes of Interstate 35 near the Nugent Avenue exit.

The woman attempted to cross I-35 on foot when she was struck by a vehicle.

The identity of the deceased was upheld pending notification of the next of kin.

The freeway was impacted and traffic was diverted on Industrial Boulevard.

The crash remains under investigation.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

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