Texas dog that died saving his owner when a car hit them is featured in TxDOT safety campaign
Katie Parker was out for a jog with her dog Riley when a car slammed into them. Witnesses said Riley jumped up and took the brunt of the impact, saving Katie. Katie Parker was out for a jog with her dog Riley when a car hit them in Victoria, Texas, causing her to be thrown more than 60 feet. Witnesses said Riley jumped in front of Katie and saved her life, saving her life. Parker spent weeks in the hospital, followed by years of surgeries and physical therapy. Now, she and Riley are featured in TxDOT's new "Be Safe. Drive Smart" campaign to raise awareness about pedestrian and bicyclist safety. In 2022, 922 people died in crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists in Texas, a 20% increase from 2018 to 2022.
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Katie Parker was out for a jog with her dog Riley when a car slammed into them. Witnesses said Riley jumped up and took the brunt of the impact, saving Katie.
VICTORIA, Texas — Katie Parker nearly lost her life one morning in 2016 when she was hit by a car while jogging with her dog Riley in Victoria, Texas.
They were in a crosswalk when a careless driver slammed into them with such force that Katie was thrown more than 60 feet, according to TxDOT.
Witnesses said Riley jumped in front of Katie and took the brunt of the impact, likely saving Katie's life.
“Sadly, my dog, Riley, did lose her life that day and saved me. I don’t think I’d be here without her," Katie said.
She spent weeks in the hospital followed by years of surgeries and physical therapy. While her scars have mostly healed, the emotional impact lingers.
“The crash changed my life,” Parker said. “I lost my dog, and my sense of safety when crossing the street.”
Now, Katie and her heroic dog are featured in TxDOT's new "Be Safe. Drive Smart" campaign to raise awareness about pedestrian and bicyclist safety.
In 2022, 922 people died in crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists in Texas, according to TxDOT. That's 20% of the total fatalities on Texas roadways. It’s part of a disturbing statewide trend. Pedestrian fatalities increased by 30% and bicyclist fatalities by 28% in the five years from 2018 to 2022.
“Too many people are killed or seriously injured every year in Texas walking, jogging or biking in their communities,” TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams said. “We want all Texans—whether you’re behind the wheel, on foot or on a bike—to watch out for each other and follow the rules of the road so everyone gets where they’re going safely.”
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