FANNIN COUNTY – An elderly man died early Monday morning after being hit by a vehicle on FM 273 in Fannin County.
The accident happened around 4:17 a.m. when the man, who it is believed suffered from medical issues, entered the roadway.
“A 2006 Impala, driven by Montie Jenkins, was traveling southbound of FM 273 when a pedestrain, now identified as Michael Ashby, entered the roadway and was struck,” said Sgt. Mark Tackett of DPS.
Tackett said Jenkins was unable to avoid the accident which resulted in a fatality.
Mr. Ashby was pronounced deceased at the scene by first responders.