Texas

Daniel Chavez Injured in Accident at Westmoreland Rd and Illinois Ave in Dallas, TX

Date of Accident
October 9, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Daniel Chavez
Type of Accident
Dodge Charger, SUV
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

South Westmoreland Road & West Illinois Avenue, Dallas, TX, USA

What Happened

Dallas Police are investigating a crash that killed a man at Westmoreland Rd and Illinois Ave in Dallas, TX on October 9th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 11:30 p.m. According to investigators, a Dodge Charge fleeing a traffic stop ran a red light and clipped and SUV before losing control. The Charger overturned and struck a pickup truck. The Charger driver died at the scene. The occupants of the pickup truck suffered undisclosed injuries. One occupant, 30-year-old Daniel Chavez, was seriously injured. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Dallas Police
Vehicles Involved
Dodge Charger, SUV
Road/Highway
Westmoreland Rd and Illinois Ave
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), various injuries (3)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dodge Charger and SUV were involved in a crash

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