May Wayne Diggs Killed in Marshall Pedestrian Accident on U.S. Highway 59 at East Houston Street

Marshall, Texas (November 28, 2019) – A man was killed Wednesday morning in a pedestrian accident in Marshall, according to the police.

The accident took place at about 6:07 a.m. November 27, on U.S. Highway 59 at East Houston Street, just south of U.S. Highway 80.

Police said May Wayne Diggs, 40, of Marshall, was crossing the highway, outside of a crosswalk, when he was hit by a northbound vehicle.

Diggs was pronounced dead at the scene.

The involved driver remained at the scene.

The northbound lane of Highway 59 was closed between Travis Street and Houston Street following the crash.

An investigation is underway.