Kilgore, TX (June 9, 2026) – A pedestrian died on Monday morning, June 8, after a pickup truck left State Highway 135 and struck them at the CB Tire Shop in Kilgore.
The crash was reported around 8:07 a.m. in the 700 block of State Highway 135. The initial report said a white 2024 Ford pickup truck was traveling south before it went off the road.
The truck then hit a pedestrian at the tire shop. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene following the collision.
Preliminary findings indicated the Ford driver had a medical emergency before the vehicle left the roadway. No details about the driver’s medical status were released.
The pedestrian’s name and age were not included in the first report. Additional information about the wreck was not immediately available, but the fatal accident remains under review as investigators continue gathering facts.
We extend our sincere condolences to the pedestrian’s family and loved ones.
Medical Emergencies Behind the Wheel Can Create Sudden Roadway Dangers
A medical emergency while driving can cause a vehicle to leave its lane, run off the road, or continue moving without normal control. These cases may unfold quickly and leave people nearby with little time to move away.
Pedestrians near businesses, parking lots, and roadside properties may face added risk when a vehicle leaves the main travel lanes. Even when traffic is not heavy, a pickup truck can cause severe harm because of its size and weight.
Early reports in these cases may focus on the vehicle path, whether anyone was struck, and where the driver came to rest. Later details may help explain the driver’s health, vehicle movement, and whether anything on the roadside affected the outcome.
