Christopher Norcross Obituary – An individual has died as a result of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian, as reported by the Temple Police Department. The incident took place at the intersection of 31st Street and Scott Boulevard on Wednesday, July 17, at approximately 10:04 a.m. The initial investigation indicates that the pedestrian was struck by an SUV while it was making a turn at a traffic light.
The driver and the vehicle remained at the scene throughout the investigation. The victim, identified as 71-year-old Christopher Norcross of Killeen, Texas, sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead at 10:32 a.m. by Justice of the Peace Larry Wilkey, according to a press release from the Temple Police Department.
The Temple Police Department Traffic Unit and Crime Scene Investigators are currently conducting a thorough investigation into the accident. Authorities are urging anyone with information to reach out to the Temple Police Department at 254-298-5500 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477. Anonymous tips can also be submitted at bellcountycrimestoppers.com.