Danzavia Cheatham ID’d as Man Struck and Killed in Texarkana

Texarkana, Texas (November 16, 2017) – The pedestrian who was hit and killed Wednesday night on New Bolton Road has been identified as 27-year-old Danzavia Cheatham, of Texarkana, Texas.
The deadly pedestrian crash happened at about 8 p.m. Wednesday, in the 1800 block of New Boston Road.
According to Texas Police Department, Cheatham was fatally struck by a Nissan Altima, driven by a 19-year-old woman, when he walked into the path of the car.
Authorities said Cheatham was leaving the Mojo Convenience Store when he was hit by the car.
Cheatham reportedly sustained head trauma and was taken to Wadley Regional Medical Center where he died from his injuries, police said.
An autopsy to determine Cheatham’s death will be done at the Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences of Dallas where his body was taken.
No citations have been issued following the crash. However, the crash remained under investigation.
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