One person is dead, and two others are seriously injured after Dallas police say a pickup truck ran a red light in West Dallas yesterday and slammed into a sedan on Singleton Boulevard.
Officers were called to the 2000 block of Singleton Boulevard near North Hampton Road at about 8:26 p.m., police said. All three people in the sedan were taken to a hospital. One later died, and the other two remained in serious but stable condition. The pickup driver was arrested at the scene on suspicion of intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault.
What the police say
According to a news release from the Dallas Police Department, the sedan carried three occupants, each of whom was transported to a local hospital after the crash. Police said one of those occupants died from their injuries, while the other two were listed in serious but stable condition.
Officers reported that they arrived around 8:26 p.m. Sunday in the 2000 block of Singleton Boulevard near North Hampton Road, a busy stretch that runs through West Dallas neighborhoods.
Arrest and charges
Police said the pickup's driver, described in records as a 31-year-old man, was taken into custody on suspicion of intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault. He was booked into custody while the investigation continues.
How the crash happened
Investigators told WFAA that the pickup was traveling eastbound on Singleton Boulevard and “was driven very quickly” before it ran the red light and hit the sedan. The force of the impact pushed the sedan into other lanes, investigators said.
Detectives are still collecting evidence at the scene and have not yet released the names of the victims.
Singleton corridor safety concerns
The collision adds to long-standing safety concerns along the Singleton corridor, where residents and neighborhood groups have pressed the city for traffic-calming measures and zoning changes, as West Dallas worries grow. Neighbors have repeatedly pointed to crashes and violent incidents when urging city leaders to act.
What the charges could mean
Under Texas law, intoxication manslaughter is generally a second-degree felony, punishable by two to 20 years in prison, while intoxication assault is typically a third-degree felony that carries a potential sentence of two to 10 years, according to Texas Penal Code §49.08 and §49.07. Penalties can increase if certain enhancements apply, and prosecutors will ultimately decide on the formal charges.
Dallas police asked anyone with information about the crash to contact Crime Stoppers or the department's tip line. Tips can also be submitted online through the department's reporting system.
