A pre-dawn drive turned deadly early Sunday when a woman was struck and killed after a Maserati failed to handle a curve on northbound Belt Line Road, according to Grand Prairie police. The crash happened around 6:30 a.m., and Grand Prairie Fire Department medics pronounced the woman dead at the scene. The Maserati’s driver was not injured and is cooperating with investigators as they work to piece together what happened.
Police say the Maserati was heading north on Belt Line Road and “took a curve too quickly,” hitting the pedestrian, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Investigators told the outlet they do not believe the driver was intoxicated, though they have not ruled out distracted driving. The Dallas County Medical Examiner will release the victim’s name once family members have been notified.
Belt Line's crash history
Belt Line Road has seen more than its share of serious crashes in recent years, including a deadly street-racing wreck at S. Belt Line Road and Kingston Drive that killed four people, highlighting ongoing safety worries along parts of the corridor. That earlier case was detailed by KRLD NewsRadio 1080.
What investigators are doing
Grand Prairie police say detectives are processing evidence from the scene and following up on witness accounts; the driver remains unhurt and is cooperating with the investigation, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Officers are asking anyone who was in the area around 6:30 a.m. and may have dash-cam or surveillance footage to contact the Grand Prairie Police Department. No charges have been announced as authorities continue to review the circumstances of the crash.
Officials have not released the woman’s identity, pending notification of next of kin. The investigation remains active, and police are urging anyone with information to reach out to the department’s tip line.
