Man Struck and Killed in Belton Auto-Pedestrian Accident
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: May 26, 2023
The man was pronounced dead at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple.
A fatal auto-pedestrian accident occurred in Belton, Texas on Friday morning, resulting in the temporary closure of a major intersection. According to City of Belton spokesman Paul Romer, the incident took place around 7:00 am near the North Main and MLK intersection. As a result of the accident, North Main was closed between 6th and 10th Streets.
Belton police reported that a man was hit by a car at approximately 6:13 am while crossing North Main near MLK. Emergency responders administered CPR at the scene before transporting him via ambulance to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple. Unfortunately, he was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The victim's identity has not been released as authorities are still notifying next-of-kin.
The street closures were lifted once investigations were completed.
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Tags: Fatality, Auto, Texas, Pedestrian, Traffic, Safety, Pedestrianaccident, Autoaccident, Bryan, Waco, Temple, Belton, Baylor Scott& White
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- male pedestrian
- Vehicles:
- car
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- Texas
- City:
- Belton
- Location:
- North Main and MLK intersection
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-05-26
- Time of Incident:
- about 6:13 a.m.
North Main and MLK intersection
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