TAYLOR, Texas – A man was charged with murder after hitting and killing an elderly pedestrian in Taylor, police said.<\/p>\n
The man drove away after the crash.<\/p>\n
The backstory:<\/p>\n
Police said on Friday, July 24, around 10:15 a.m., officers responded to a crash in the Baylor Scott and White Hospital parking lot at 305 Mallard Lane.<\/p>\n
When officers arrived, they found a pedestrian who was hit by a vehicle. The pedestrian, 81-year-old James Killough, of Taylor, died from their injuries.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The driver, 43-year-old Jesse Jackson, of Spring, drove away from the crash. He was later found by police in the 2700 block of North Drive.<\/p>\n
After an investigation, Jackson was arrested and charged with murder.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Anyone who has any information on the crash is asked to contact the Taylor Police Department.<\/p>\n
The Source: Information from the Taylor Police Department<\/p>\n
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