Jakob Aton Killed in Killeen Pedestrian Accident on U.S. Highway 190/Interstate 14

Killeen, Texas (August 15, 2020) – According to DPS, a Good Samaritan was fatally struck by a vehicle Wednesday night in Killeen.

The deadly accident occurred around 8:40 p.m., August 12, on U.S. Highway 190/Interstate 14 at the Willow Springs Road overpass.

Police said Jakob Aton, 22, of Science Hill, Kentucky, was directing traffic around vehicles that had been involved in a minor crash when he was struck by a 2015 Chevrolet Cruz.

Aton was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officials said the Chevrolet driver was unable to avoid the accident.

The authorities are investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Jakob Aton.

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