John Powell Killed in Sherman Pedestrian Accident on U.S. Highway 75 near FM 691

Sherman, Texas (July 21, 2020) – The man who was fatally hit by a semi-truck Saturday night in Sherman has been identified as 38-year-old John Powell, according to authorities.

The deadly accident happened around 11:30 p.m., July 18, on U.S. Highway 75 near FM 691.

Police said a truck pulling a trainer with a Conex box was traveling northbound on the highway when it was rear-ended by a car.

The impact caused the car to catch fire, and two men pulled over to help.

One of the men, Powell, saw a semi-truck coming toward them, and he pushed the other man out of the way.

Powell was then struck by the semi-truck, and he was declared dead at the scene.

The driver of the car that caught fire was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive.

A GoFundMe account has been set up to help Powell’s family. Powel was a pastor at Emmanuel Baptist Church in New Caney, near Houston.

The crash closed the highway.

The police are investigating the crash.

An investigation into the crash is underway.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of John Powell.

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