Kaufman County, TX (June 8, 2026) – A 25-year-old man died early Sunday morning, June 7, after being struck by a passing vehicle on State Highway 205 near the Kaufman and Rockwall county line. The accident occurred at approximately 1:23 a.m. on Sunday.
The man, identified as Jatwane Anton Wilson of Fate, Texas, had been standing outside a disabled vehicle when he stepped into a lane of traffic, and a Mercedes SUV then struck him. Wilson died at the scene.
The driver of the SUV was not hurt. No further details about the collision were available at the time of publication. The wreck remains under active review, and more findings are expected as the case develops.
We offer our sincere condolences to Jatwane Anton Wilson’s family and all who loved him.
What Drivers and Pedestrians Should Know About Disabled Vehicle Safety in Texas
Standing outside a disabled vehicle on a Texas highway is one of the most dangerous positions a person can be in. At highway speeds, passing drivers may have only a second or two to notice someone in or near a travel lane, particularly at night when visibility is reduced. Moving away from the vehicle and as far off the roadway as possible is widely recommended while waiting for help.
Texas law requires drivers to move over or slow down when passing stopped vehicles on the side of a road, including those that are disabled. However, this protection is most effective when the person outside the vehicle remains clear of active lanes. A person who steps into traffic, even briefly, removes the buffer that roadside positioning is meant to provide.
Disabled vehicles on rural highways like State Highway 205 present added risk because traffic may be moving at higher speeds with less lighting than in urban areas. These conditions make early detection of a stopped vehicle or a person on foot significantly harder for approaching drivers.
