Texas

Man Killed in Car Accident on Hwy 287 Exit Ramp in Arlington, TX

Date
January 1, 2019
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Arlington Police Department
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car
Road/Highway
US 287 exit ramp
Direction Traveled
North
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Vehicle lost control of lane and crashed into another vehicle


What Happened

Arlington Police Department officials are investigating an accident that killed a man on a Hwy 287 exit ramp in Arlington, TX on January 1st, 2019. Police say 35-year-old Elizabeth Stratton was headed north on the exit ramp when her vehicle collided with the vehicle of a male driver in his 40's. EMS officials pronounced the male driver dead at the scene. Stratton was treated for minor injuries then arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter.

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