Executive Summary
- One person confirmed deceased following a single-vehicle rollover.
- Incident occurred in the 2400 block of State Highway 36 in Temple.
- Temple Police Department Traffic Unit is leading the ongoing investigation.
TEMPLE, Texas — The Temple Police Department has initiated an investigation into a fatal single-vehicle traffic incident that occurred late Thursday night on State Highway 36. Authorities confirmed that one individual was pronounced deceased at the scene.
According to official reports, officers were dispatched to the 2400 block of State Highway 36 at approximately 9:38 p.m. in response to a reported accident. Preliminary findings by investigators indicate that a vehicle traveling eastbound exited the roadway and rolled into a ditch.
Justice of the Peace Cliff Coleman pronounced the lone occupant of the vehicle dead at the scene, police stated. No other injuries were reported in connection with the crash. The Temple Police Department Traffic Unit remained on site to reconstruct the events leading to the rollover, and drivers were advised to utilize alternate routes while the area was cleared.
Investigative Outlook
The ongoing investigation by the Temple Police Department Traffic Unit seeks to identify the specific causal factors of the rollover, including potential mechanical failure or environmental conditions. As the case remains open, authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Temple Police Department or Bell County Crime Stoppers to assist in the forensic reconstruction of the incident.
