Texas

Child Killed in Accident at Hwy 64 in Tyler, TX

Published on: February 6, 2024

Date of Accident
February 4, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Hwy 64 East Secure Storage, State Highway 64, Tyler, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a child at Hwy 64 in Tyler, TX on February 4th, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 7:15 p.m. According to investigators, a Kia Forte headed westbound on Hwy 64 is accused of turning into the path of an approaching Dodge Ram 3500. The two vehicles collided and a 7-year-old child in the Kia suffered fatal injuries at the scene. A second child, age 12, was hospitalized along with both drivers fro injuries considered non-life-threatening in nature. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Kia Forte, Dodge Ram 3500
Road/Highway
Hwy 64
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Kia Forte allegedly turned into the path of a Dodge Ram 3500 before they collided

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