Fort Hood, Texas Soldier Pronounced Dead At Scene Of Crash
22-year-old Specialist, Jacob Oswald, a Fort Hood, Texas soldier died in a vehicle collision Thursday night, Nov. 3. The accident took place in the West Stan Schlueter and Hudson Drive area of Killeen, Texas. According to police, officers arrived on the scene around 8:43 PM to find a motorcyclist laid out in the road unresponsive. Life-saving measures were started and continued, until the paramedics arrived to take over.
Here's What We Know
According to the Killeen Police Department, a Black Nissan Rogue SUV, traveling southbound on Hudson Drive, failed to yield at a stop sign to the oncoming black Harley Davison, who was traveling westbound, in the inside lane of E. Stan Schlueter Loop. Due to this failure to yield at the stop sign, as a consequence, the driver of the Nissan Rogue entered the intersection, causing the motorcycle to collide with the SUV, ultimately leading to the death of Jacob Oswald, who was driving the motorcycle.
Ongoing Investigation
Oswald was pronounced dead at 10:07pm by Justice of the Peace Bill Cook. This is still yet an ongoing investigation. We will continue to keep you updated. There is no further information to provide at this time.
Killeen, lets be careful and aware while we are on the road. It is better to be safe than to be sorry. Our condolences go out to the family, friends, and loved ones of Jacob, and to all those who have been greatly affected by this tragedy.