Abilene Man Killed After Driver Crashes into Tree

ABILENE, TX – A 50-year-old Abilene man was killed on Thursday night following a single vehicle crash.

According to the Abilene Police Department on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at approximately 11:30 p.m. the Abilene Police Department was notified of a major crash in the 5100 block of North First Street involving one vehicle.

The initial investigation indicates that a 2022, Dodge Ram 1500 pickup was traveling east in the 5100 Block of North First.

It left the roadway and traveled onto the grass median until it struck a tree, killing the front seat passenger at the scene. Next of kin has been made, the deceased passenger is identified as 50-year-old Billy Tullus of Abilene.

The driver of the vehicle, 39-year-old Michael Hagood, of Abilene, was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. There were no other occupants in the vehicle.

This investigation is ongoing. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in this crash.