Texas

Officer Jacob Arellano Killed in Accident at Spur 408 in Dallas County, TX

Published on: October 12, 2022

Date of Accident
October 11, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Officer Jacob Arellano
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Route 408 Spur, Dallas, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed an officer at Spur 408 in Dallas County, TX on October 11th, 2022. Police say the incident happened when a vehicle headed southbound in the northbound lanes collided with an SUV operated by officer Jacob Arellano. After the collision, the SUV was forced into a right lane before it was struck by a tractor-trailer. The impact caused the SUV to overturn several times, causing Arellano to suffer fatal injuries. The driver of the wrong-way vehicle was hospitalized with serious injuries. The truck driver was not injured. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Dallas County Police
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car
Road/Highway
Spur 408
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Wrong-way vehicle was involved in a collision with another vehicle

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