74-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed in Early Morning FM 1198 Collision
November 10, 2025 | Cooke, TX
A 74-year-old Collinsville man lost his life after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the eastbound lanes of U.S. Highway 82 early on November 10.
The Texas Department of Public Safety continues to examine the circumstances surrounding the deadly incident east of FM 1198.
Edward Leyva, 74, of Collinsville, killed in the early morning pedestrian crash on U.S. Highway 82 east of FM 1198 in Cooke County.
What Happened in the Cooke County Crash?
- Date and Time: Early morning hours of November 10, 2025
- Location: U.S. Highway 82 east of FM 1198, Cooke County, Texas
- Victim: Edward Leyva, 74, of Collinsville – pronounced dead at the scene
- Driver: 53-year-old man from Nocona – transported to North Texas Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries
- Vehicles Involved: One eastbound vehicle; no additional vehicles reported
The driver struck Leyva as he crossed the eastbound lanes. No other parties sustained injuries.
Why Do Pedestrian Accidents Occur in Texas?
Texas recorded 808 pedestrian fatalities and 5,924 pedestrian-involved crashes in 2023, marking a 22 percent increase in pedestrian deaths from 2019 to 2023, according to Texas Department of Transportation data.
Year Range |
Pedestrian Fatalities |
Change |
|---|
2019-2023 |
808 (2023 total) |
+22% |
Pedestrians represent only 1 percent of all traffic crashes in the state but account for 19 percent of roadway deaths. Common factors include drivers failing to yield the right of way and driver inattention. The Governors Highway Safety Association notes that larger vehicles, such as SUVs and pickups, reduce visibility of people on foot, contributing to a national rise of nearly 60 percent in pedestrian deaths since 2013.
Legal Insights on Pedestrian Collisions
“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors considered and examined,” said Candice Bond, managing partner at Bond Legal.
- An accident reconstruction team may help determine exact causes in cases such as this
- Resources like these assist families seeking compensation after a loss
“It is almost always a driver’s duty to yield to any pedestrian,” said Stefano Formica, of counsel with Bond Legal.
- Families may pursue wrongful death claims for loss of income, companionship, funeral costs, and emotional distress
- Attorneys advocate to prevent quick, low settlements from insurance companies
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