78-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Crash on Slide Road

LUBBOCK, TX (October 24, 2023) – A pedestrian collision took place on 98th Road Wednesday night, resulting in the fatality of Walter Wilkins on October 11th.

At approximately 8:00 p.m., officers arrived at the scene near Slide Road in response to the incident. According to initial reports, the collision occurred as a passenger van was traveling in an eastward direction and collided with a pedestrian who was crossing from the south side of the road.

On-site medics later pronounced the male pedestrian dead, due to the extent of his injuries. The victim was later identified by authorities as 78-year-old Wilkins.

Currently, an active investigation is underway to determine the events leading up to the incident.

The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of Walter Wilkins. May the memories of your loved one give you strength in the days ahead.

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