Ann Perez Killed, Juvenile Injured in Fatal Five-Vehicle Accident in University Park; Alexi Ruiz Charged

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The collision happened on Preston Road and Lovers Lane at about 6:36 p.m. on November 22.

Ann Perez
Ann Perez Killed, Juvenile Injured in University Park Multi-Vehicle Accident on Preston Road and Lovers Lane

University Park, TX – The University Park Police have identified the woman who died in a multi-vehicle traffic collision at an intersection in University Park on Friday evening as Ann Gonzalez Perez, 44, of Dallas.

A male juvenile was critically injured in the accident and was transported to Texas Presbyterian Hospital Dallas where he remains hospitalized in stable condition.

The deadly collision happened on Preston Road and Lovers Lane at about 6:36 p.m. on November 22.

Ann Perez Dies in University Park Chain Reaction on November 22

Authorities said a Chevy Silverado, driven by Alexis Ruiz, 32, of Irving, ran a red light at high speed at Preston Road and Lovers Lane and collided with a vehicle heading northbound on Preston. The impact pushed the northbound vehicle into three other vehicles that were stopped at the red light.

Ruiz attempted to flee but was detained by a witness and later arrested by the University Park Police.

Original Story

University Park, TX – A woman was killed and a man critically hurt in a traffic collision in the University Park area on Friday evening, according to the authorities.

The collision happened on Preston Road and Lovers Lane at about 6:36 p.m. on November 22.

Authorities said a Chevy Silverado was heading east on Lovers Lane at a high rate of speed when the driver failed to stop for a red light and collided with a car traveling north on Preston Road.

The impact pushed one of the vehicles into three other vehicles that were stopped facing west on Lovers Lane.

A woman riding in the first vehicle hit was pronounced deceased at the scene. A man in that vehicle was taken to Presbyterian Hospital with critical injuries.

The driver of the Chevy reportedly fled from the scene but was located shortly after and was arrested. Police are investigating the accident.

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