RUSK, TEXAS \u2014 The Rusk Police Department is investigating a tragic crash that claimed the life of a local woman Thursday evening in the 1200 block of U.S. Highway 84 near Loop 343.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to investigators, the crash occurred at approximately 8:50 p.m. when officers were dispatched to a major accident involving a pedestrian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The preliminary investigation shows that Charlotte Goff, 55, was riding a bicycle when she fell into the roadway at the same moment an 18\u2011wheeler was passing by. Mrs. Goff was struck by the truck and suffered fatal injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cherokee County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Judge Brenda Dominy, pronounced Mrs. Goff deceased at the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police say the driver of the 18\u2011wheeler remained on location and has been fully cooperating with law enforcement. At this stage of the investigation, no criminal charges have been filed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Rusk Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety, continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement, the department extended its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Goff during this difficult time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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