62-Year-Old Man Killed in Arlington Two-Vehicle Crash on Randol Mill Road at AT&T Way; Dangelo Ortega Arrested

Arlington, Texas (September 8, 2021) – According to the police, a 62-year-old man was killed early Tuesday morning in a DUI crash in Arlington.

The deadly crash happened around 1:39 a.m., September 7, in the 1500 block E. Randol Mill Road at the intersection of AT&T Way.

Police said Dangelo Ortega, of Garland, was driving northbound on AT&T Way when he ran a red light at the intersection and hit a vehicle that was traveling westbound on E. Randol Mill Road.

The driver of the westbound vehicle, a 62-year old man, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His name has not been released.

Ortega was arrested for Intoxication Manslaughter. He will be arraigned upon release from a local hospital. Another passenger in his vehicle, Latarik Jackson, was arrested for felony warrants for Murder and Aggravated Assault out of Harrison County, Texas. A third passenger was released to the medical staff at the scene.

The police are conducting the investigation.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; 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 while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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