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Pedestrian Killed in Hearne Save Email Print
Posted: 4:49 AM Sep 5, 2008
 Last Updated: 4:49 AM Sep 5, 2008
 Reporter: Candice Vaughn
Email Address: vaughn@kbtx.com
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A Hurricane Gustav evacuee was hit and killed by a truck in Robertson County.

We talked to the Hearne Police Department overnight and a sergeant said 63 year old James Watkens of New Orleans was killed around 10 Thursday night on the eight hundred block of West Brown.

Hearne police say Watkens was trying to cross the street when a truck hit him.

Officers say driver did not see Watkens on the road.

Watkens died on the scene.

Police say Watkens was in Hearne visiting family and had left New Orleans because of Gustav.
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Posted by: Vero Location: Bryan on Sep 5, 2008 at 10:29 PM
God Bless this man and his family.
Posted by: Deborah Location: Burleson County on Sep 5, 2008 at 12:47 PM
It is sad for the family, but what a blessing that he was able to spend time with them before he died.
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 5, 2008 at 12:42 PM
Look both ways before you cross the street!!!
Posted by: bjb Location: college station on Sep 5, 2008 at 12:28 PM
That goes to show you,no matter where you go, what you're running from, when it's your time you will go. I feel so bad for his family and even though I don't know him, may he rest in peace!
Posted by: DJ Location: College Station on Sep 5, 2008 at 08:05 AM
How sad for his family, but how ironic, too, that he leaves New Orleans for his safety and ends up dying anyway. It just goes to show that God is in control of your days.
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 5, 2008 at 07:39 AM
So sad! My prayers are with the family of the victim and the driver.
Posted by: Guardsman on Sep 5, 2008 at 07:35 AM
That is terrible luck... terrible...
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