An accident report from Denison, Texas, tells the story of a woman who died after getting hit alongside her husband on Wednesday, April 22nd. The authorities identified the deceased as Katie Palmer and her injured husband as John Palmer.
The preliminary investigation by the police uncovered that Katie met her end at the hands of an unidentified pickup driver. The tragic accident happened at about 8 a.m. at the edge of Glenwood Drive, and the reason the truck struck the couple remains unknown.
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Katie sustained severe wounds but lived long enough for the paramedics to take her to Piano Hospital, where she died despite the best effort of doctors. There is no information on the hospital where the paramedics took John.
There is also no information on the driver that struck the couple. The authorities have not stated whether the driver will get cited, and the investigation is ongoing.
Pedestrian accidents are not uncommon in Texas and the United States. The male gender is more likely to get hit than the female, and children from 14 years and below are most likely to have fatal wounds more than any other age group.
Accident reports show that the fatality rate among young people stems from the severity of the trauma the human body goes through when struck by a speeding car. The injuries include but are not limited to internal bleeding, rib fractures, and brain bleeds.
To prevent such injuries, traffic authorities advise drivers to give pedestrians the right of way. Pedestrians, on their part, should only cross at designated crosswalks, and sick to the sidewalk when strolling.
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