Jorge Luis Garcia-Jimenez, 42, was killed Monday morning after a pickup truck struck him while he was walking along FM 14 in Smith County.
The crash happened around 6:20 a.m. near County Road 328. It was still early in the morning when the collision occurred, turning an ordinary stretch of roadway into the scene of a fatal crash.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Christopher Wilson, 32, of Tyler, was driving a Dodge pickup northbound on FM 14. Investigators said Wilson was trying to pass a vehicle that was making a right turn.
Wilson moved into the center lane while making the pass. That was where Garcia-Jimenez was walking. The pickup struck him in the center turn lane.
Garcia-Jimenez died at the scene. There was no chance for him to recover from the injuries suffered in the crash, according to the details provided by authorities.
The loss has left Garcia-Jimenez’s family, friends and loved ones dealing with a sudden and painful goodbye. His death came without warning and ended a life that those close to him knew and valued.
For the people who knew Jorge, the focus now turns to the memories he left behind. Family and friends will remember the time they spent with him, the conversations they shared and the small moments that made him part of their lives.
The crash is another painful reminder of how quickly a trip along a familiar road can change everything. For Garcia-Jimenez’s loved ones, Monday morning will now be remembered for the loss of a man who should have had many more days ahead of him.
Jorge Luis Garcia-Jimenez was 42 years old. He was killed while walking on FM 14 near County Road 328 in Smith County, Texas, after being struck by a northbound Dodge pickup.
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