November 5, 2024 - State Loop 500 (SL500) at Waterhouse Street was the scene of a vehicle versus pedestrian crash incident on November 5, 2024, in which the pedestrian succumbed to her injuries.
Emergency personnel from several agencies were dispatched to the location and when they arrived there was debris all over the middle of the roadway. The debris was determined to mostly be aluminum cans and trash bags.
According to Center Police Lt. Andrew Williams at around 6:50pm Michelle Isaac, 47, of Center was walking off Waterhouse Street and into SL500 when a red Chevrolet pickup truck driven by Tyler Burch was traveling in the direction of U.S. Highway 96 South when the truck struck Isaac in the middle of the roadway.
Burch pulled off on the side of the roadway and went to the aid of Isaac to see if she needed help, and he then contacted law enforcement.
Donna Hughes, Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1, pronounced Isaac deceased at the scene and an autopsy has been ordered. Mangum Funeral Home transported her from the location .
Center Fire Department diverted traffic from the scene while officers investigated, and Shelby County Sheriff’s Department deputies also assisted with traffic control. Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers assisted in the investigation.
According to the Center Police Department, this incident remains under investigation.
