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Police in Texas are investigating a fatal car crash in Killeen, Texas. While that doesn’t sound like something out of the norm, this crash killed a young US Army soldier in his late-model Chevrolet Camaro. Worse yet, the pursuit and curious crash happened after a “fight with weapons” in the area.

Killeen Police are investigating a 20-year-old US Army soldier killed in a crash after a pursuit near a Texas military base

Police officers in Killeen, Texas are investigating the death of a soldier in a crash near South Twin Creek Drive. The soldier, a 20-year-old member of the United States Army, was stationed at Fort Cavazos, formerly Fort Hood. According to law enforcement, the young soldier was out in his red 2017 Chevrolet Camaro, a common choice for young enlisted service members.

Police responded to a call at 5:00 a.m. citing a “fight with weapons” at the Blu Print Lounge and Spadez Club. The clubs are both popular nighttime haunts in the area and were closed during the early morning hours. Still, police received reports of a fight in the parking lot. Once law enforcement arrived, they pursued one of the suspects. It was the young soldier in the sixth-generation Camaro.

Now, many modern Camaro models can be a handful. For instance, the naturally aspirated 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS produces 455 horsepower from its 6.2L V8. Moreover, the supercharged V8 in the Camaro ZL1 pushes output up to 650 horsepower and the same number in torque.

Combined with rear-wheel drive and an uninitiated driver, a V8-powered Camaro can be dangerous. Unfortunately for the soldier, he was killed in the car when it ran off the road and crashed.

Authorities pronounced him dead at the scene just 30 minutes after the “fight with weapons” call. KWTX is prompting anyone with information regarding the crash to contact the Killeen Police Department at 254-501-8830.

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Erik Sherman joined the MotorBiscuit team as an Autos Writer in 2022. An admitted petrolhead and an avid motorcyclist, Erik has owned everything from classic cars to motorcycles to modern driver’s cars. Erik also has extensive experience with military and emergency vehicles, ranging from ambulances and fire engines to MRAPs and Humvees. Erik is an eager car and motorcycle reviewer with expertise covering everything from sports cars and electric motorcycles to pontoon boats and jet skis.

Erik holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He also studied Chinese, Energy, and European Politics at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Erik’s background is unorthodox; he is a United States Marine Corps (USMC) combat veteran, water survival practitioner, and a former firefighter/EMT. Additionally, Erik is a regular volunteer and former instructor with the American Red Cross (ARC). When he’s not working, you can find Erik on his motorcycle or out for a spirited drive.