TEMPLE, TX (June 10, 2026) – The Temple Police Department has identified the deceased as 21-year-old Abigail Akers from Moffat, TX.
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.
TEMPLE, TX (June 9, 2026) – The Temple Police Department is investigating a fatality traffic crash that left one individual deceased and two people injured.
At around 2:58 p.m., on Tuesday, June 9, officers were dispatched to the area of Airport Road and Westfield Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers located a three-vehicle accident. Preliminary investigation suggests one of the vehicles crossed over the center line into oncoming traffic and struck two other vehicles.
Two individuals were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. One individual was pronounced deceased on scene by Justice of the Peace Larry Wilkey.
The Temple Police Department Traffic Reconstruction Unit will be on scene for several hours. During this time, traffic will be diverted down Research Boulevard and Westfield Boulevard. 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.