TEMPLE, TX (June 25, 2026) – The Temple Police Department issued a warrant for 22-year-old Peyton Hoyt following an investigation by the Traffic Reconstruction Unit. Mr. Hoyt turned himself in to the Killeen Police Department on the warrant for Use of Portable Wireless Communication Device for Electronic Messaging Causing Death, Transportation Code 545.4251.
The Temple Police Department reminds motorists that distracted driving only takes a moment but can have lifelong consequences. Any activity that takes your eyes, hands, or attention away from driving increases the risk of a crash. This includes using a cell phone, eating, adjusting the radio, or interacting with your vehicle's navigation system.
Before you put your vehicle in drive, take a moment to set your destination, adjust your music, and silence notifications. Staying focused behind the wheel helps protect you, your passengers, pedestrians, and everyone else on the road.
This case is an active case, and no other information will be released at this time.
TEMPLE, TX (February 10, 2026) – The Temple Police Department has been informed that the 16‑year‑old victim who sustained life‑threatening injuries has, unfortunately, succumbed to those injuries.
TEMPLE, TX (February 9, 2026) – The Temple Police Department is investigating a traffic accident that left two individuals injured.
At around 7:42 p.m., on Monday, February 9, officers were dispatched to the 8800 block of Tarver Drive for a traffic accident involving a vehicle and two individuals on bicycles. Upon arrival, officers learned the vehicle was traveling down the roadway when it struck the two individuals on the bicycles in the middle of the roadway.
One individual riding a bicycle sustained minor injury, and the second riding a bicycle sustained life-threatening injury. Both have been transported to the hospital. No other injuries have been reported at this time.
The Temple Police Department Traffic Unit will be on scene investigating. This area will be closed off for several hours. If you need to travel through this area, please use an alternate route.
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.