88-Year-Old Woman Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Collision near Amherst

LAMB COUNTY, TX (August 5, 2024) – Early Wednesday morning, a pedestrian accident on Farm-to-Market Road 1055 killed Anna Belle Byrd.

Dispatchers received calls around 5:30 a.m., in Amherst on July 24th.

Reports indicate that the driver of a westbound 2015 Chevrolet Silverado pickup-truck hit Byrd who was walking along the road.

Due to the impact of the crash, medics pronounced 88-year-old Byrd, deceased at the scene. Meanwhile, the involved driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.

Emergency responders shut down the surrounding roadway for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties.

No additional information was made available by the authorities, and further investigation remains ongoing. Once available, more information will be provided.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Anna Belle Byrd.

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