Texas

Paula Penigar Killed in Auto-Pedestrian Accident at I-20 near Collins St in Arlington, TX

Date
August 13, 2020
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

Where it Happened

4161 S Collins St, Arlington, TX 76014, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Arlington Police
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car
Road/Highway
I-20 near Collins St
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Vehicle operated by intoxicated driver collided with a woman in a median


What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a woman at I-20 near Collins St in Arlington, TX on August 13th, 2020. Officials say the incident happened around 1:30 p.m. 53-year-old Paula Penigar was reportedly working to pick up trash in a median when she was struck by a vehicle operated by a suspected intoxicated driver. Penigar was a subcontractor for the Department of Transportation and was wearing a reflective vest at the time of the collision. She suffered fatal injuries and the driver of the vehicle was arrested on suspicion of intoxication manslaughter.

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