Woman Killed in Frankston Pedestrian  Crash on U.S. 175

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.