The Texas Department of Public Safety reported a motor vehicle accident on Thursday.
The accident occurred on Interstate 14 near the Bell Tower exit between Killeen and Copperas Cove at about 4 a.m.
According to the officials, a Dodge pickup was travelling east on the Interstate at the same time Pope was trying to cross when she was struck.
The police have reported that Pope failed to yield the right of way to the pickup.
The driver of the pickup truck immediately stopped and tried to administer first aid. Pope was then struck by the second vehicle which did not pause.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the second vehicle is still being sought out. The description of the vehicle has not been disclosed.
There are no other details regarding the fatal accident that is available at the moment.
November 18, 2022
Source: KWTX News