On Wednesday, March 28, 2023, at approximately 6:46am, Officers were dispatched to the 3100 block of S Fort Hood Street, in reference to an auto-pedestrian crash. Officers located a victim in the ditch on the west side of the road in the 3000 Block of S. Fort Hood Street. The victim was transported to Scott and White with serious injuries, but in stable condition.
A witness advised they were traveling southbound in the inside lane of the 3000 Block of S Fort Hood Street, when they observed a pickup truck traveling in the outside lane next to them. The witness advised a male was crossing the street when the pickup truck struck the male and continued driving southbound, failing to stop and render aid to the victim.
The pickup truck is described to be silver in color with a possible suspension lift-kit, with large tires and wheels. It may possibly have black tow style mirrors, window tint, and black door handles.
Anyone with information about this crash should call the Killeen Police Department at 254-501-8830. You may submit your tip anonymously to the Bell County Crime Stoppers at (254) 526-TIPS (8477).