TEMPLE, TX (August 6, 2025) – The Temple Police Department has identified the victim as 24-year-old Tobi Moss, Jr. from Decatur, TX.
TEMPLE, TX (August 5, 2025) – The Temple Police Department is investigating a traffic accident that left one individual deceased.
At around 7:02 a.m., on Tuesday, August 5, officers were dispatched to exit 298 on I-35 northbound for a traffic accident involving a motorcycle and an Audi. The initial investigation suggests the motorcycle collided with the back of a vehicle, causing the motorcyclist to leave the roadway. All parties involved have stayed on scene.
The motorcyclist was pronounced deceased on scene by Justice of the Peace Larry Wilkey. No other injuries have been reported at this time.
The Temple Police Department Traffic Reconstruction Unit will be on scene for several hours conducting an investigation. During this time, the highway will be shut down at exit 299 northbound. Please use an alternate route during this time.
This case is under investigation, and no other information will be released at this time. Anyone with information should contact the Temple Police Department at 254-298-5500 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477, where callers can report anonymously. Tips can also be submitted anonymously at bellcountycrimestoppers.com.