Abilene, Texas — Early Thursday morning, March 12, 2026, the Abilene community was shaken by the tragic death of Corrisa Trowbridge, 31, after she was struck in a hit‑and‑run collision near Corsicana Avenue and Blue Quail Drive. Police were called to the scene at about 4:00 a.m., and Trowbridge was pronounced dead there. The Abilene Police Department has classified her death as a homicide while the investigation continues.
People who knew Corrisa describe her as warm and full of life, someone who always made time for friends and family. Her family says her sudden loss has left a hole in their hearts that will be hard to fill. Neighbors reported seeing police and crime‑scene tape in the early hours as officers worked to gather evidence where she was found.
Police have not released much detail about how the incident unfolded or what led to the collision. No arrest has been made, and detectives are urging anyone who saw something or has information to come forward to help them piece together what happened. Traffic was lightly traveled at that hour, and investigators are trying to identify the vehicle involved and any possible witnesses.
The quiet Abilene neighborhood near Corsicana Avenue has been filled with sadness all day. Friends have been leaving flowers and messages near the intersection where Corrisa’s life ended, a reminder of how deeply grief has spread through this part of town. Those who knew her remember the sound of her laugh and the way she lit up a room, and they struggle with the abruptness of her loss.
Authorities are asking drivers in the area early Thursday morning to think back to anything unusual they might have seen — a car driving erratically, a loud noise, headlights — and to make that call. Officers believe there are still unanswered questions that the public may help solve. The investigation remains active as law enforcement works around the clock to bring clarity and justice.
Corrisa’s family released a brief statement through the police expressing how much she meant to them and how deeply she will be missed. They asked for privacy as they begin to mourn, and they are hopeful that someone will step forward to help investigators find the truth. Her memory is now part of the fabric of this grieving city, one that is now forever marked by this tragic loss.
