UPDATE: Nov. 7, 2019 10:24 a.m.
The victim has been identified as Adam James Wailes, 22 from Graham. Wailes worked as an EMT with American Medical Response.
Police said at 12:30 a.m. Thursday, a white Dodge Ram 1500 lost control in the 1600 block of Midwestern Pkwy.
After losing control, police said the truck struck a pedestrian who was walking west on the north sidewalk of Midwestern Pkwy.
After striking the pedestrian continued to slide and then hit a tree on the driver’s side of the truck.
The pedestrian along with a female passenger inside the truck were both transported to United Regional with non-life threatening injuries.
It is unclear if alcohol or wet road conditions played a role at this time.
The crash remains under investigation at this time.
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — A truck crashed into a brick wall on Midwestern Parkway near Grace St. early Thursday morning.
It happened in front of Wichita Christian School around 12:39 a.m.
An officer with WFPD confirmed someone inside the vehicle died at the scene.
He also confirmed another person who was inside the truck and a pedestrian were injured.
The extent of those injuries are unknown at this time.
Officers said part of Midwestern Parkway would remain closed while a full investigation was conducted.
Our crew on the scene is working to gather more information.
