Texas

Woman Killed in Accident at I-45 near Loop 12 in Dallas, TX

Date of Accident
December 20, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-45, Dallas, TX, USA

What Happened

Dallas Police are looking into a crash that killed a woman at  I-45 near Loop 12 in Dallas, TX on December 20th, 2021. They say it happened around 4:35 a.m. A vehicle headed northbound is said to have allegedly been attempting to pass another vehicle when it collided with a parked SUV. The SUV was blocking traffic for construction road crews and was being used as a security vehicle for a retired officer. The woman in the SUV died at the scene. The retired officer was hospitalized in stable condition. Additional information was not provided.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Dallas Police
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car, SUV
Road/Highway
I-45 near Loop 12
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), non-life-threatening injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Vehicle attempting to pass another vehicle collided with a parked SUV

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