Richard Walker Killed, Cheyarle Lopez Seriously Injured in Crash on FM-707 at CR-314 [Taylor County, TX]

Richard Walker Identified in Fatal Head-On Crash on FM-707 in Taylor County

 
TAYLOR COUNTY, TX (December 18, 2023) – Officers identified 55-year-old Richard Walker of Abilene who died in a crash on FM-707 on December 7.
 
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the collision happened at CR-314. Based on a report, Walker was driving a 2015 Kia Soul passenger car southbound on FM-707 before the crash.
 
At the same time, 79-year-old Kenneth Oneal of Abilene was northbound on FM-707 in a 2002 Ford SUV approaching the same intersection. Due to unknown reasons, Oneal’s SUV failed to yield the right of way and collided with Walker’s Kia head-on.
 
Walker was not wearing a seatbelt and suffered grave injuries. Crews transported him to Hendrick Medical Center, where he later died.
 
Walker’s passenger, 40-year-old Cheyarle Lopez, suffered serious injuries in the crash.
 
Oneal was wearing a seatbelt and did not suffer any injuries.
 
As of now, the case remains under investigation. In addition, no other details are available.

We offer our sincere condolences to the bereaved family and friends of Richard Walker.

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