The Killen Police Department responded to a multi-vehicle crash at the 5200 block of South Fort Hood Road at around 6 a.m.
The officials stated that two vehicles, a red Ford Fusion and a blue Hyundai Elantra were involved in the crash.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the Ford was traveling south on the inside northbound lane when it struck the Hyundai.
The officials identified the Hyundai driver as 26-year-old Destiny Marie Cruz Lopez.
Lopez was extricated by the Killeen Fire Department and rushed to Baylor Scott & White in critical condition. The authorities at the hospital pronounced Lopez dead.
The driver and the passenger of the Ford were taken to Baylor Scott & White in stable condition.
The identity of the other victims is yet to be determined by the police.
No other information regarding the fatal crash was released.
October 10, 2022
Source: Fox 7 Austin