A tragic pedestrian accident early this morning on Plank Road has left a 26-year-old man dead. Fredericksburg Police reported that Joe Anthony Palacios, who did not have a permanent address, was walking eastbound in the travel lane of the 2800 block of Plank Road when he was struck by a truck.
The accident occurred around 6:20 a.m. Emergency responders rushed Palacios to a nearby hospital with severe injuries, but despite their efforts, he passed away at 10:43 a.m.
The driver of the truck stayed at the scene and cooperated fully with investigators. Authorities confirmed there were no signs of impairment, and the driver was unharmed.
The police department’s traffic reconstruction team and the medical examiner’s office are conducting investigations to determine the cause of the accident.
Next of kin have been notified, and police extended their condolences to Palacios’ family. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.