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Beloved Justice On The Texas State Appeals Court Loses His Life In A Wrong-Way Crash
A motorist who was driving under the influence of alcohol is being blamed for a deadly head-on crash that killed a 5th District Court of Appeals Justice.
CBS in Dallas reported that David Bridges Hall, who served as a justice …
A Car Crashes Into A Starbucks And Injures Three Customers
WFAA reports three people were injured at a local Starbucks when a car plowed through the front window, injuring three customers.
The accident happened yesterday morning in Coppel. Of the three injured people who were injured at the coffee shop, …
A 15-Year-Old Teenager Loses His Life In a Wrong Way Crash. The Incident Is Still Under Investigation.
The North Texas Tollway Authority spoke about a recent wrong-way crash that killed a teen who was just about to turn 16 years old and the driver who is responsible for the accident.
NBC reports that just before midnight last …
Two Suspects In A Hit And Run Accident Assault A Man. The Suspects Are Still At Large.
Authorities in Dallas County are asking the public’s help in their search for two suspects who they say are responsible for a hit-and-run crash that happened last week.
Austin’s Fox 7 reported on its website that the incident happened on …
Driver Hits Truck, Assaults The Truck Driver, Then Leaves The Scene
A hit-and-run crash victim was assaulted on video by the other driver before he fled. Police are seeking help in the matter. Dallas News reports.
The accident happened late Wednesday on I-20 in Red Bird near I-35 East. A Ford …
Pedestrian Steps Into Service Road, Struck And Killed By Car
When a pedestrian acts in an unpredictable way, they put themselves and drivers at risk. Tht’s what seems to have happened in this story from WFAA about a pedestrian fatality.
An off-duty officer struck and killed a pedestrian that …
Officers Honored For Rescuing Family From Burning Car
Three people were recognized for heroism after resucing a family from a burning car in Anna. NBC reports.
Officer Wesley Davis got the call about a vehicle that crashed into a bridge on Highway 75 at FM 455. A couple …
Underage Driver Crashes Into Small Crowd In Grand Prairie, Kills One
A car in Grand Prairie plowed into two women pushing strollers last Sunday. The driver was a 13-year-old boy. CBS explains.
Just after 9 p.m. on Sunday on East Main Street, a car crashed into the small crowd walking …
Technology Reduces The Number Of Head-On Crashes
How do authorities figure out that someone is driving the wrong way on the road before a crash? An article from Roads & Bridges talks about some of the technology used in the Dallas/Fort Worth region to do this.
While …
Two Trinity University Students Lose Their Lives In A Car Accident In Palo Pinto County
Two students of Trinity University tragically lost their lives in a car accident in Palo Pinto County last Friday.
According to the story appearing on the My San Antonio website, officials did not initially release the name of the two …
Woman Turns Herself In For Fatal DWI Crash
An alleged drunk driver turned herself in for intoxication manslaughter for an accident that happened last month in East Waco. The Waco Tribune reports.
According to police, she crashed in the 1100 block of Dallas and killed her passenger in …
Suspected Drunk Driver Crashes Into Dallas Police Car
It might sound like the scene out of a comedy movie, but it’s no laughing matter for the officers who were involved, nor for the suspected drunk driver. CBS reports.
On early Saturday morning, two officers from Dallas were …
Remember When There Were Protests Against Seat Belts?
We all know that seatbelts save lives, but did you know that it wasn’t too long ago that very few people in Dallas wore them? Dallas News reports.
According to the report, only 12.8% of people wore their seatbelts in …
Police Chase Ends With Three Injured
A police chase through Dallas last Monday has left three people injured and a home damaged. NBC 5 reported on the incident.
Officers were notified of a robbery in progress at midnight near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and …
Driver Of A Hyundai Dies After Hydroplaning In Hill County
Hydroplaning is dangerous and often unexpected when it occurs to drivers. Also known as aquaplaning, hydroplaning happens when roads are wet, and a thin layer of water has built up between the surface of the road and the tires. With …
Dump Truck Stops For Road Hazard, Car Behind Him Doesn’t
All driver need to stay attentive to avoid accidents, but sometimes we get so sunk in routines that fatal mistakes happen. That’s what happened last Tuesday night on I-30. Dallas News reports.
A young man died after crashing into the …
NTSB Investigation Unveils Numerous Issues In Truck Crash
An accident in Idaho that killed four has tangled up a trucking company in Irving, Texas and involved the NTSB. The Idaho Statesman reports.
The crash was so bad that federal authorities got involved. According to the report, a semitruck …
Street Racer Avoids Prison Sentence Despite Fatal Crash
A Texas street racer involved in a crash that killed two boys has managed to avoid a prison sentence. The Star-Telegram reports.
Back in 2018, two young men were racing on Cedar Park Road in the early afternoon. One of …
Border Patrol Chase Leads To Crash That Kills Seven, Arguments About Blame
A major accident in El Paso has left seven people dead and involved the Border Patrol. Dallas News reports.
Witnesses say that the Border Patrol was chasing a suspect’s van before the van crashed into the back of a parked …
A Second DUI Driver Rammed Into A Police Cruiser As Officers Were Arresting A DUI Suspect
There is nothing wrong with having a drink to unwind and relax or when spending time with friends. Law enforcement and safety experts alike have advised that if you are going to drink, it’s best to do so when you …
Alleged Drunk Driver Plows Through Brownwood Family Working In Yard
An accident in Brownwood killed one and injured three others in an alleged intoxicated driving accident. BrownwoodTX.com reported on the incident.
According to the report, a pickup left the road and crashed through a yard, and hit several people who …
Officers Under Investigation For Unsanctioned Drag Race
An unsanctioned drag race between two officers has lead to an investigation by the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office. WFAA reports.
Street racing is an increasing problem thanks to the coronavirus pulling people off the roads. Now two officers are under …
Texas Woman Charged With Fatal Crash In Florida
A woman from McKinney, Texas, has been charged with DUI manslaughter, vehicle homicide, and DUI with serious bodily injury after a crash in Escambia County, Florida. Pensacola News Journal reported on the matter.
According to the report, the woman was …
Government Considering Making To-Go Alcohol Sales Permanent
One of the changes from the COVID-19 pandemic in Texas is that you can purchase alcohol to-go from restaurants. The Texas governor wants to make the changes permanent. Front Porch New Texas explains the situation.
The allowance has been around …
Investigators Are Still Looking For Answers Surrounding A Crash That Killed Two People On US Highway 271
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 37,133 traffic fatalities on U.S. Highways and roads in 2017. Though there are a notable number of accidents that occur outside of the control of the driver, …
