The crash occurred at about 7:15 p.m. on November 6 near Alma Drive and Cross Bend Road, and involved a Toyota RAV4 and a Ford F-150.
Plano, TX – Two people were killed Friday evening in a collision involving a pickup truck and an SUV at an intersection in Plano, according to police.
The crash occurred at about 7:15 p.m. on November 6 near Alma Drive and Cross Bend Road, and involved a Toyota RAV4 and a Ford F-150.
Investigators said the Toyota was traveling northbound on Alma Drive when the driver attempted to turn left onto westbound Cross Bend Road while facing a flashing yellow signal. The Ford F-150, which was heading southbound, struck the right side of the SUV at a high rate of speed, police said.
The impact caused the RAV4 to overturn and land on its right side. Both vehicles also struck a traffic signal pole and a tree near the southwest corner of the intersection.
Two people inside the RAV4 were unconscious when the officers arrived at the scene. The Plano Fire-Rescue personnel extricated them and attempted life-saving measures, but both were pronounced dead at the scene. The identities of the two victims have not been released.
The F-150 driver, identified as 22-year-old Steve Jaramillo, was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Police said additional charges may be considered as the investigation continues.
Alcohol and speed are believed to have contributed to the collision, according to the preliminary investigation. The Plano Police Traffic Unit is handling the case.
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