UPDATE: Reports identified the victim in the accident as Hidekel “E.D.” Cornelio.
Tyler, TX — July 8, 2025, a FedEx worker was killed as the result of a car accident which occurred along State Highway 64.
According to initial details about the accident, it happened along the 16400 block of Highway 64, just off County Road 293.
Right now, exact details about the accident remain unclear. Reports say that a 26-year-old woman was doing deliveries for FedEx at the time. It appears the woman “was hit” while working, ultimately causing fatal injuries.
The woman has not been publicly identified right now. The factors surrounding the accident are still under investigation.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
An accident like this may present more challenges than people may realize. For one, there’s the inherent challenge of investigating any fatal traffic accident. That has to include looking at things like vehicle speeds, possible distraction, road design, visibility conditions, right-of-way, etc.
On top of that, though, this incident could fall under the umbrella of a work fatality. Texas happens to have some of the most challenging work fatality laws of any other state in the country. That makes it crucial not only to find out what led to the accident but also what legal avenues may lie ahead for the victim’s loved ones. Gathering evidence is one thing, but knowing what evidence is actually needed is something else entirely.
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