By Staff Writer
July 7, 2025
CUERO — The Cuero Police Department has confirmed that the driver involved in the July 4 fatal pedestrian crash was a 66-year-old male who was cited for driving with an invalid license and failure to maintain financial responsibility (no insurance).
This update follows a press release received this morning from Cuero Police Chief Steve Ellis, clarifying details of the incident that claimed the life of 62-year-old Ruth Killough, a Cuero resident. Killough was struck while walking near her home in the 300 block of East Morgan Avenue shortly after 8:00 a.m.
Responding officers arrived to find Killough unresponsive in the roadway while bystanders were attempting CPR. Cuero EMS continued life-saving efforts, but she was pronounced deceased on scene due to the severity of her injuries.
Police officials state that the vehicle involved did not exhibit signs of mechanical failure or equipment defect, and witness accounts indicate the driver was not speeding or operating recklessly at the time of the crash.
The case remains under investigation, and authorities have not ruled out the possibility of additional contributing factors. According to the statement from Chief Ellis, the department intends to present its findings to the appropriate court if further action is deemed necessary.
Cuero EMS, Cuero Fire Department, the DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office, and Justice of the Peace for Precinct 2 assisted at the scene.
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