TEMPLE, TX (October 18, 2026) – The Temple Police Department is investigating a crash that left one individual deceased.
At 12:20 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, officers were dispatched to the area of exit 300 on I35 northbound for a vehicle that had struck a pedestrian. Upon arrival, officers located an 18-wheeler that had struck a pedestrian. The 18-wheeler stayed on scene. Preliminary investigation suggests the individual was on the highway when they were struck by the 18-wheeler.
One individual was pronounced deceased on scene by Justice of the Peace Theodore Duffield. No other injuries have been reported at this time.
The Temple Police Department Traffic Reconstruction Unit will be on scene investigating. If you need to travel through this area, please use an alternate route and expect delays.
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.