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Police Identify Man Who Died After Running Into 18-Wheeler’s Path
A 56-year-old man died at the scene Wednesday after running in front of an 18-wheeler on Interstate 35 in Temple.
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TEMPLE (February 25, 2010)—A 56-year-old man died Wednesday afternoon after running into the path of a car hauler on Interstate 35 near the Adams Avenue exit in Temple.
Evidently, Ronald Wayne Wallace was trying to cross the highway, police said.
Wallace died at the scene.
The 18-wheeler was traveling at about 65 miles per hour when it struck Wallace, police said.
The deadly accident was reported at around 2:40 p.m. Wednesday.
The northbound lanes of the interstate were closed for more than two hours Wednesday afternoon because of the accident and traffic was being diverted onto eastbound Loop 363.
The lanes were reopened to traffic just before 5 p.m.
No charges are pending against the 57-year-old truck driver, who’s from Mansfield, police said.
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Truck driver is our dearest friend, so very very sad. Tragedy for all involved. Sorry for the Wallace family's loss. Praying God's comfort finds each and every one.
My son saw the whole thing happen, he locked eyes with this person just before he ran into the traffic.
I have to say I am sorry for all involved. I pasted by the accident a little after it happened, I was so shocked we past not even 4 ft from the body. The scary part is it could be anyone that could it could have happened to we pass this area at least 4 times a week. Since I travel with my husband it scares me people don't think before their actions. Keep in mind this is over 50 ft of steel that is not going to stop when u slam on the brakes. Prayers go out to all u truckers be safe out on the road. As for pedestrians be aware of your surroundings before crossing into traffic.
