Quick Facts:
Where: The accident occurred at the intersection of South Loop 256 and Old Elkhart Road in Palestine, Texas.
What Happened: A pickup truck allegedly struck a pedestrian and fled the scene of the accident.
Participants:
- Kandy Sexton, pedestrian
- Colby Gholston, driver of pickup truck
Reported Injuries/Fatalities:
- Kandy Sexton, 41, killed
Details:
On or about Saturday, January 14th, 2022, around 9:30 at night, a hit-and-run accident between a pedestrian and an alleged drunk driver left a 41-year-old woman dead. Authorities from the area said the accident was reported at or near the intersection of South Loop 256 and Old Elkhart Road in Palestine, Texas.
Investigators from the Texas DPS said 41-year-old Kandy Sexton was killed when she was allegedly struck by a pickup truck as she was walking alongside or made an attempt to cross the roadway at South Loop 256 and Old Elkhart Road. After the initial accident, the driver of the pickup truck fled the scene. Emergency responders pronounced Sexton dead of her injuries at the scene of the accident.
Police have since charged 30-year-old Colby Gholston with intoxication manslaughter in connection with the accident.
Officials are still investigating.