Woman Hit and Killed by Driverless Big Rig on U.S. 175 in Frankston
Woman Killed in Frankston Pedestrian Crash on U.S. 175
Woman Hit and Killed by Driverless Big Rig on U.S. 175 in Frankston
Frankston, Texas (July 25, 2018) – A woman was struck and killed by a big rig that rolled onto a street without a driver on Tuesday afternoon in Frankston, according to the Frankston Police Department.
The crash occurred at around 2:10 p.m. Tuesday, July 24 near the Dairy Queen at 269 U.S. 175.
Police said the parked 18-wheeler began moving and crashed into a power pole, before striking the woman as she attempted to cross the street.
The big rig came to a rest after hitting the second pole and striking a house at the side of the roadway.
The unidentified pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
The police are conducting an investigation into the crash.
