Texas

Child Killed in Accident at Belt Line Rd in Irving, TX

Published on: July 20, 2023

Date of Accident
June 20, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

Where it Happened

North Belt Line Road, Irving, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities have information on a crash that killed a child at Belt Line Rd in Irving, TX on June 20th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 9:45 p.m. According to investigators, a Chevrolet HHR operated by a 24-year-old Irving man is believed to have been headed northbound in a center lane, nearing the Conflates intersection. It has been alleged by investigators that the vehicle struck a Honda CR-V that was in the process of making a turn at the intersection. The collision left a 6-year-old child in the Honda with serious injuries she later died from. Three other child passengers had serious injuries as well. The driver, identified as 36-year-old Yeni Lopez, had less serious injuries while 28-year-old passenger Luis Martinez Rosales was seriously injured, according to police. The Irving man had suspected minor injuries and authorities recommended and/or issued four counts of Intoxication Assault and one county of Intoxication Manslaughter charges.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Chevrolet HHR, Honda CR-V
Road/Highway
Belt Line Rd
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), Serious injuries (4), minor injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Chevrolet HHR and a Honda CR-V were involved in a crash

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