NACOGDOCHES POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATING FATAL AUTO PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT

The Nacogdoches Police Department responded to an auto pedestrian accident at around 10:45 p.m. in the 3900 block of South St. The investigation revealed that a Silver Toyota Prius was traveling northbound when it struck an adult pedestrian that was attempting to cross the roadway. The victim was later pronounced deceased. The victims identity is being held pending notification of next of kin. The driver of the Prius was not injured in the accident. The NPD Traffic Division responded to the scene to perform an accident reconstruction. As further information becomes available it will be released.