ELM MOTT, Texas — A Waco woman has died from her injuries after being struck by a pickup truck near Elm Mott, authorities said.
Officers were dispatched to FM 308 near Leuschner Road near Elm Mott around 10:40 p.m. on Tuesday after there were reports of an auto-pedestrian crash.
Texas DPS said a driver behind the wheel of a Ford F-150 was heading eastbound and crashed into a young woman.
The woman, 22-year-old Juliet Dedeluk, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to DPS.
No other people were injured in the crash.
Authorities said they had no further information as to why Dedeluk was on the road before the crash.
"TX DPS would like to remind pedestrians to cross streets at marked crosswalks or intersections," said Sgt. Ryan Howard of Texas DPS.
"If a crosswalk or intersection is unavailable, locate a well-lit area where you have the best view of traffic, wait for a gap in traffic that allows enough time to cross safely," Howard said. "Continue watching for traffic as you cross."
Howard also suggested that people walking on unlit roads at night wear reflective material that's easily seen by drivers.
Members of Dedeluk's family told 25 News her death has taken a profound toll on their family, and they are asking for the public's help to assist with funeral expenses.
You can donate here to a GoFundMe page with a goal of $6,000 created by the family.
