Two Killed, Three Injured in Dallas Crash on Esperanza Road near Midpark Road

Dallas, Texas (May 3, 2022) – Two people were killed and three others were injured late Friday in a wrong-way collision in Far North Dallas, according to police.

The deadly crash happened at around 9:06 p.m. Friday, April 29, in the 13900 block of Esperanza Road near Midpark Road.

Police said a maroon 2009 GMC Sierra pick-up truck was heading southbound in the northbound lanes of Esperanza Road at a high rate of speed when it collided with a sports-utility vehicle.

Two juveniles were transported to a hospital, where they were declared. Their names have not been released pending notification of next of kin.

Three other patients sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a hospital.

The pickup driver did not stop to render aid and fled the scene. The suspect was described as a Latino man, possibly in his 40s, who was last seen wearing a light-colored shirt and pants.

Police are still looking for the hit-and-run driver.

Anyone with information on the suspect’s whereabouts is asked to call Detective Kenneth Watson at 214-671-0015 or kenneth.watson@dallascityhall.com and refer to case No. 075383-2022.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

There are many different reasons why automobile, 18-wheeler, and motorcycle accidents occur, including driver negligence, driver inattention, texting and driving, speeding, fatigue, failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive, running a red light, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. While the factors listed above are the main causes of most accidents, there may also be other factors involved, which is why it’s important that an investigation be conducted before evidence disappears, especially in cases involving a fatality.  At Joel A. Gordon & Associates, we will act quickly to secure accident scene photos, interview witnesses, obtain police records, and secure other valuable evidence needed to win your case.  Call now for a free consultation.

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