Wanda Jordan dies in fatal Newark pedestrian accident
Fatal Newark pedestrian accident death of Wanda Jordan – Obituary
A tragic accident in Newark, Texas, claimed the life of 72-year-old Wanda Jordan on Saturday evening. The incident occurred around 7:34 p.m. on Farm Road 718 near Central Avenue.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Jordan was struck by a 2015 Ford F-150 while attempting to cross the roadway. Emergency responders transported her to Medical City Decatur, where she was later pronounced dead from her injuries.
The driver of the vehicle, identified as 67-year-old Floyd Neely, also a Newark resident, was uninjured in the collision.
DPS Sergeant Tony De La Cerda stated that a preliminary investigation indicated Jordan was in the northbound lane of FM 718 when the accident occurred. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the incident.