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Michael Scott Hughes
Gender : Male
Age : 31
Race : White
Date : 11/20/2024
Location : FM-929, 2/10 of a mile west of State Highway 36
City : Woodway
County : Coryell
State : Texas
Agency : Woodway Police Department, Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Officer(s) :Unknown
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 11/20/2024, Michael Scott Hughes, 31, was driving on FM-929 in Coryell County when Woodway Police escalated a pursuit. The incident began during a traffic stop on Highway 84 in Woodway when officers identified Hughes as having felony parole violations and an active arrest warrant. Police alleged that they saw him with a firearm as he drove away. Police pursued him at high speed into Coryell County.
The pursuit transitioned from Highway 84 to State Highway 36 and FM-929. Around 10:00 PM, Hughes lost control of the 2019 Chevrolet, crossed into the eastbound lane, and collided head-on with a 2023 Volkswagen SUV. Hughes was killed on impact. A 61-year-old male passenger in Hughes’ vehicle was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. A 68-year-old passenger in the Volkswagen was transported to a hospital but died from their injuries. The Volkswagen’s driver and two other passengers were hospitalized for treatment of injuries.
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The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is conducting the investigation. The Coryell County medical examiner will handle further determinations.
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TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 3 killed, 2 injured. Specifically, the pursued driver died, a passenger died, a bystander died, and 2 bystanders are injured.
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Last update: 11/26/2024.
