Harold Speights Killed in Temple Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 317 and Poison Oak Road

Temple, Texas (February 8, 2022) – One person was killed, and two others were injured on Monday in a two-vehicle crash in Temple, according to the police.

The fatal crash occurred on February 7, on Highway 317 and Poison Oak Road.

Police said a vehicle failed to yield the right of way at a stop sign and crashed into another vehicle.

One person was killed in the crash. The victim has been identified as 73-year-old Harold Speights.

Two other people were taken to Baylor Scott & White Hospital for treatment.

The police are investigating the crash. Anyone with any information about the crash is asked to call Temple Police Department at 254-298-5500 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477. Callers can report anonymously.

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