A Saturday morning drive on Julius Schepps Freeway ended in tragedy when a juvenile was struck and killed by an SUV in the northbound lanes, Dallas police said.
Officers were dispatched to the 8100 block of the northbound Julius Schepps Freeway at about 10:24 a.m. after reports of a major crash. Investigators say the juvenile had gotten out of a stopped vehicle and was hit by an approaching SUV, which then spun out and rolled after the impact.
What Police Say Happened
According to NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, the juvenile was taken from the scene to a hospital in critical condition and later died. Authorities have not released the victim’s official age.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth also reports that the SUV’s driver spoke with officers at the scene before being transported to a hospital in stable condition.
Pedestrian Safety In Dallas
Preliminary national data show pedestrian fatalities declined in early 2025, although Texas continues to record a high number of pedestrian deaths, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association.
Locally, the City of Dallas has been funding Vision Zero projects and approving traffic-signal and intersection upgrades that are intended to reduce deadly crossings, per city council documents. Those engineering and enforcement efforts are part of a broader push to bring down traffic deaths across the city.
Investigation Still Open
Dallas police told NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth that the crash remains under investigation and that no additional details were available. Authorities have not released any charges or the juvenile’s identity.
