Mattie Wickham dies in fatal Cleburne car crash

Mattie Wickham dies in fatal Cleburne car crash

Fatal Cleburne car crash death of Mattie Wickham

A ninety-two-year-old local resident, Mattie Wickham, has passed away as a result of injuries sustained in a traffic collision. The Cleburne Police Department reported the incident which occurred on Phillips Street before mid-afternoon on Monday. Details indicate Wickham was ambulating on that thoroughfare when a vehicle, specifically backing out of a nearby garage, collided with her. The operator of the motor vehicle involved stated they were unaware of Wickham’s presence at the time of the event.

Emergency medical services were dispatched to the scene. Transport arrangements were made for the elderly woman to a medical facility via aerial ambulance. Despite the medical attention received, hospital officials confirmed that Miss Wickham did not recover from her injuries and subsequently passed away. The Cleburne Police Department has officially opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate occurrence.