Texas

Marissa July-McCuin Killed in Pedestrian Accident at Hwy 64 in Tyler, TX

Published on: April 26, 2022

Date of Accident
April 25, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Marissa July-McCuin
Type of Accident
Auto-Pedestrian
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

Where it Happened

State Hwy 64, Tyler, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a woman at Hwy 64 in Tyler, TX on April 24th, 2022. Police say the incident happened just past 1:30 a.m. According the investigators, 18-year-old Marissa July-McCuin was attempting to cross Hwy 64 by foot when she was struck by a westbound vehicle. The vehicle fled the scene and McCuin suffered serious injuries. She was taken to an area hospital where she later died. The driver of the vehicle, 30-year-old Justin Pierce, was later located and arrested on a charge of intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle and accident involving death.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car
Road/Highway
Hwy 64
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Pedestrian attempting to cross the highway was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene

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