David Martinez Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Soncy Road in Randall County
David Martinez Killed in Randall County Pedestrian Accident on Soncy Road
David Martinez Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Soncy Road in Randall County
Randall County, Texas – The man who was fatally hit by a law enforcement vehicle Friday night in Randall County has been identified as David Martinez, 30, of Canyon, according to the Texas DPS.
The deadly accident happened around 9:33 p.m., June 7, on Soncy Road, about, 4 miles north of Lexington Square.
DPS said Martinez was crossing the street, outside of a crosswalk and in an unlit area, when he was struck by a northbound 2020 Ford F150 police vehicle that was responding to a major crash at 45th and Soncy.
Martinez was taken to Amarillo Northwest Texas Hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he later died.
The driver was uninjured in the crash.
The DPS is investigating the crash.
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