Texas

Sgt. Eric Rucker Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident at Elms Rd in Killeen, TX

Published on: June 14, 2023

Date of Accident
June 11, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Sgt. Eric Rucker
Type of Accident
Hit-and-Run
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Elms Rd, Killeen, TX, USA

What Happened

Killeen Police have information on a hit-and-run collision hat killed a soldier at Elms Rd in Killeen, TX on June 11th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 2:30 a.m. as 28-year-old Staff Sgt. Eric Rucker was retrieving a retrieving a fallen item in the roadway. Investigators say Rucker had been traveling via motorcycle with a second person and both were stopped whole attempting to pick the fallen item up from the roadway. That is when police say Tucker was struck by a passing vehicle that did not remain at the scene following the collision. Sgt. Rucker suffered fatal injuries and police are currently searching for the driver involved.


Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Killeen Police Department
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car
Road/Highway
Elms Rd
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Individual attempting to retrieve a fallen item was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene

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