TEMPLE, TX (March 19, 2026) – The Temple Police Department is investigating a traffic accident that left five individuals injured.
At around 1:10 p.m., on Thursday, March 19, officers were dispatched to the 12700 block of NE HK Dodgen Loop for a traffic accident involving two vehicles. Upon arrival, officers learned a vehicle was attempting to cross a lane of traffic out of a parking lot when a second vehicle struck the first vehicle.
Three individuals were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Two individuals were transported to the hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.
The Temple Police Department Traffic Unit will be on scene investigating.
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.