Rusk County, TX – December 25, 2021, 43-year-old Edmon Howard was struck and killed by a vehicle while standing near a disabled pickup truck on U.S. Highway 259 in Rusk County.
Authorities say the incident happened around 6:35 p.m. along US-259, roughly five miles south of Henderson. Preliminary investigation suggests Howard was standing on or near the fog line of the roadway beside a broken-down truck. As he stood near the road a Ford F-150 driven by 21-year-old Alex Coursey approached from the south and struck him.
Howard was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
No further information is currently available.