High-speed crash on SE HK Dodgen Loop kills driver in Temple

Temple PD said the driver was speeding southbound on HK Dodgen Loop before crossing into the northbound lanes and hitting a tree.

TEMPLE, Texas — The Temple Police Department is investigating a crash that killed one person near SE HK Dodgen Loop on Sunday. 

According to Temple PD, the driver was speeding on the southbound side of HK Dodgen Loop and crashed into a tree after crossing onto the northbound lanes.

Law enforcement was called to the 21000 block of SE HK Dodgen Loop at 1:18 a.m. Officers became aware of the high-speed driver and located the crash. The driver was pronounced dead on the scene by Justice of the Peace Fisher, according to Temple PD

No other injuries have been reported at this time. 

Anyone with credible information is encouraged to contact the Temple Police Department at 254-298-5500 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477. Callers can report anonymously. 

The investigation is ongoing. Follow 6 News for updates.

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