A tragic incident occurred Wednesday night in Plano, Texas, involving a pedestrian fatality and a subsequent three-vehicle collision. The Plano Police Department is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, which took place on US Highway 75 at East Park Boulevard.
Details of the Incident
According to initial reports, the incident unfolded at approximately 10:45 p.m. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene following reports of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. Investigators believe the pedestrian was attempting to cross the northbound lanes of US-75 while walking westbound when they were hit by a vehicle traveling in the same direction.
The impact of the initial collision propelled the pedestrian into another lane, creating a hazardous situation. A second vehicle, attempting to avoid the downed pedestrian, swerved and collided with the first vehicle. This initial impact then caused the first vehicle to crash into a third vehicle, resulting in a chain-reaction accident involving three vehicles in total.
Response and Aftermath
Upon arrival, the Plano Fire-Rescue team pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene. Authorities are currently working to identify the deceased, with the Collin County Medical Examiner’s Office handling the identification process. The names and ages are being with held until family notification is complete. As of now, the identity of the pedestrian has not been released to the public.
At this time, there is no information available regarding potential injuries sustained by the occupants of the three vehicles involved in the secondary crashes. The Plano Police Department is continuing its investigation to determine the factors that contributed to this fatal incident. US Highway 75 North was shut down for several hours while officials investigated.