Elderly woman killed in Wylie crash
On Wednesday, December 20th, at 1:57 pm, Wylie Police and Fire/EMS responded to the intersection of State Hwy 78 and Eubanks in reference to a major accident.
Upon officers arrival, officers observed two vehicles involved with a total of three occupants. One of them was pronounced deceased at the scene. Wylie Fire and Rescue tended to the surviving occupants and transported them to regional hospitals.
Preliminary investigation has revealed that a pickup truck pulling a trailer was traveling eastbound on State Hwy 78. A small SUV traveling westbound on State Hwy 78 turned south to go onto Eubanks when the vehicle was struck by the pickup truck.
An 84-year- old female passenger of the SUV was pronounced deceased as a result of the collision. The female was identified as a Wylie resident.
This crash is currently being investigated by the department’s Accident Investigation Team.
