Two Killed in Richardson Two-Vehicle Crash on President George Bush Turnpike near Jupiter Road

Richardson, Texas (August 13, 2022) – According to a local news source, two drivers were killed early Saturday morning in a wrong-way crash in Richardson.

The fatal crash happened around 4:30 a.m., on President George Bush Turnpike near Jupiter Road.

According to the report, a vehicle was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes when it collided head-on with another vehicle.

The wrong-way driver, a 23-year-old woman from Royse City, was killed in the crash. The other driver, a 41-year-old man from Wylie, was also killed in the crash. Their names have not been released.

No other details were provided.

The Texas DPS is investigating the crash.

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