Yuricel Penaloza Hit, Killed by Vehicle on Interstate 35 in Belton

Yuricel Penaloza Hit, Killed by Vehicle on Interstate 35 in Belton

Yuricel Penaloza ID’d as Temple Woman Killed in Belton Pedestrian Accident on Interstate 35

Belton, Texas (June 27, 2019) – The 34-year-old Temple woman who was struck and killed by a vehicle Sunday night in Belton has been identified as Yuricel Penaloza, according to a local news source.

The deadly accident happened at about 9:52 p.m. Sunday, June 23 on southbound Interstate 35 near the Exit #289 (Tahuaya Road).

As per the release, Penaloza was walking on Interstate 35 when she was hit by a gold 2004 Honda Accord.

Penaloza died in the accident.

Southbound lanes of the interstate were shut down for four hours following the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

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