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Killeen police investigate fatal hit-and-run on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Billy Banks , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident happened on Martin Luther King Jr.
A fatal hit-and-run crash occurred in Killeen early Sunday morning. The incident happened on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, where a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle.
The pedestrian was found unresponsive in the roadway and was pronounced dead at the scene. A driver who struck the pedestrian after the initial collision did stop and cooperate with authorities. Further details about the incident are available from the Killeen Police Department, who are investigating the crash and seeking information from the public.
Anyone with information can contact the Killeen Police Department Traffic Unit.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 2, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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