Lee Street Vehicle-Pedestrian Crash Results In One Death
An 85-year-old Sulphur Springs woman died of injuries sustained in a Lee Street vehicle-pedestrian crash over the weekend, according to police. Joyce Mahnke had reportedly just left an event at church and was walking aided by her walker to her residence on the opposite side of Lee Street just after 7:20 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. A man and the woman’s canine companion were also reportedly nearby. Mahnke had reportedly crossed...
Historic $345 Million Approved for Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects Across Texas
Major increase in funding to help provide transportation alternatives and safer access to schools and amenities Oct. 26, 2023AUSTIN — New sidewalks, bikeways and other types of infrastructure will help improve safety and enhance quality of life in Texas communities with approval by the Texas Transportation Commission of more than $345 million for projects across the state. The funding will go towards 83 projects that will...
Update: Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle While Crossing FM 71 West
A 75-year-old Birthright woman was reportedly killed after being been struck by a vehicle on FM 71 west Friday afternoon, Sept. 30, 2022, while crossing the road, according to Texas Department of Public Safety reports. County 911 dispatchers received two emergency calls about the incident. At 3:13 p.m. Friday, a female reported a person had been hit by a car on FM 71 west at the school. Deputies, park officers and a school officer...
Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle On FM 71 West
A pedestrian was reported to have been struck by a vehicle on FM 71 west Friday afternoon, Sept. 30, 2022. Very few details had been released Friday evening. The crash was reported to still be under investigation by Texas Department of Public Safety. County 911 dispatchers received two emergency calls about the incident. At 3:13 p.m. Friday, a female reported a person had been hit by a car on FM 71 west at the school. Deputies, park...
TxDOT: Drivers, Pedestrians, Bicyclists Must Follow Traffic Laws and Stay Focused
TxDOT: Drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists must follow traffic laws and stay focused Pedestrians and bicyclists account for 1 in 5 traffic deaths Sept. 23, 2022 AUSTIN – It’s a simple and undisputed fact: Following traffic laws and staying focused can prevent unthinkable tragedy on the road. Yet, in Texas, pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities continue to rise. In 2021 in Texas, 841 people died in pedestrian-related traffic...
Pedestrian Deaths in Texas Increase 15% in 2021
TxDOT urges drivers to look out for pedestrians who account for 1 in 5 traffic fatalities in the Lone Star State July 14, 2022 AUSTIN – As Texans enjoy summer activities outdoors, TxDOT’s Be Safe. Drive Smart. campaign urges drivers and pedestrians to watch out for each other as pedestrian deaths continue to rise. In 2021, 5,366 traffic crashes involving pedestrians occurred in Texas, and as a result 841 people were...
Texas Pedestrian And Bicyclist Deaths Continue To Climb
By TxDOT Media Relations Despite a decrease in traffic crashes in 2020, Texas saw a dramatic rise in the number of people killed walking and biking on our roadways. Last year, 731 people died in pedestrian-related crashes, an increase of 9% from 2019. Crashes involving bicyclists claimed the lives of 82 people, up from 68 deaths the previous year. These numbers reflect an alarming trend of pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities...
Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle On Mockingbird Lane
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and flown to an area trauma center Wednesday evening, according to Sulphur Springs Police Chief Jason Ricketson. Emergency dispatchers received a call at 8:33 p.m. regarding a crash involving a pedestrian in the 1300 block of Mockingbird Lane. A 50-year-old Sulphur Springs man was reportedly walking east across Mockingbird Lane near Duckworth Street when a northbound vehicle, said to be a truck,...
Halloween Safety for Pedestrians, Bicyclists, and Motorists
Halloween Safety for Pedestrians, Bicyclists, and Motorists Each year, I like to remind families about Halloween safety. Those of you who know me are aware that I’m not fond of Halloween, but many people spend the time to be outdoors with their children to enjoy treats, fun, and games. The days are getting shorter, and the nights are getting longer. With shorter days comes more night driving. Because nighttime driving is more...
Update: Michigan Man Reportedly Struck, Killed By Cumby Police Vehicle On I-30 Service Road
Jan 20, 2021 – A 45 year old Michigan man was struck and killed by a Cumby Police vehicle early this morning near the 114 mile marker on the south Interstate 30 service road. Texas Department of Public Safety troopers were notified of the vehicle-pedestrian crash on the south I-30 service road, about 5 miles east of Cumby, at approximately 12:32 a.m. Jan. 20, 2021, according to DPS Sgt. Gregg Williams, Texas Highway Patrol Media...
