Here is what we know about the incident
- Seven vehicles were involved in the collision on US-75 on Halloween Night
- Three people, including a child, were killed
- The Highway was shut down overnight and was reopened on Friday morning
Richardson, TX – Three people are dead and several others are injured following a chain reaction involving several vehicles on North Central Expressway in Richardson late Thursday night on October 31.
According to Richardson police, the collision happened just before midnight on southbound US-75 near President George Bush Turnpike.
A preliminary investigation revealed that six family members and friends were standing outside their Cadillac SUV after it stalled in the HOV lane.
Police say a driver of a Lexus SUV then rear-ended the Cadillac, killing one of the six family members, and causing a chain reaction involving at least seven vehicles including an 18-wheeler, according to Richardson police.
The driver of the Lexus and her 6-year-old daughter were injured and were taken to the hospital where they succumbed to their injuries.
Authorities said at least 11 other people sustained minor or serious injuries in the accident.
Reports indicate that their entire family was visiting Dallas from Nashville.
The highway was shut down for several hours and was reopened by 8:30 a.m. Friday, November 1.
The incident remains under investigation.
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