Lubbock, TX — October 11, 2023, Walter Wilkins was killed in a pedestrian-auto accident at 98th Street and Slide Road in Lubbock, TX.

Authorities indicate that on October 11, a fatal accident occurred when a van stuck a man in Lubbock for unknown reasons. According to reports, the accident happened shortly after 8:00 at night.

Police say the man attempted to cross south on 98th Street when the eastbound van hit him. The cause of the crash has not been released, and few details are available at this time.

Officials confirmed that the pedestrian, Walter Wilkins, 78, suffered fatal injuries. No other injuries were reported. No further information is available.

The investigation is ongoing.

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