NEWS
Weekend accidents injure one pedestrian, one motorcycle rider
Bowie emergency personnel responded to a pair of accidents across two different days where two people were transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
The first accident was a pedestrian/vehicle incident at 5:44 p.m. on Oct. 16 at Tarrant and Mason. The police report states Sylvia Raw Quance, 65, Chico was driving a Ford F350 pickup turning left from East Tarrant onto North Mason.
A pedestrian, Terry Lynn Mitchell, 70, Bowie, stepped out into the traffic lane approximately 20 feet south of the crosswalk, walking east. Police report the driver said she did not see Mitchell until she was about to strike him.
Mitchell was transported by Bowie EMS to Wise Regional Hospital with minor injuries.
The second accident was at 10:04 a.m. on Oct. 17 in the 100 block of Cowan Street. James Clifford Morris, 48, was riding a Suzuki motorcycle west on West Clay Street. Police report the driver ran across the yellow lane diver, applied the brakes, but lost control laying his motorcycle on its side. Morris injured his left ankle and hand. He was transported to Wise Regional.
A BOIL WATER NOTICE remains in effect for the 800 block of Lively Street. Affected residents should use bottled or boiled water for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth. If you are impacted by this notice and need bottled water, please call the City’s Emergency Management Coordinator at (940) 977-4941
The heat advisory that has been in place all week continues until 8 p.m. Friday night.
The National Weather Service reports strong high pressure overhead will bring triple digit high temperatures along with heat index readings approaching 110 degrees for much of next week. To reduce risk of heat related illnesses when outdoors, schedule frequent breaks in shaded or air conditioned areas, and stay hydrated.
Make sure to check on your older neighbors to make sure they are staying cool and hydrates, and make sure pets have shade and water.
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