Courtney Terrill Killed in Richardson Bicycle Accident on Plano Road; Jesus Esquivel Arrested

Richardson, Texas (June 20, 2022) – A cyclist was fatally hit by an intoxicated driver early Sunday morning in Richardson, according to the police.

The fatal crash happened around 2:30 a.m., June 19, in the 1100 block of S. Plano Road.

Police said 43-year-old Courtney Terrill was riding a bicycle southbound when they were struck by a southbound Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck driven by 28-year-old Jesus Esquivel.

Terrill was pronounced dead at the scene.

Esquivel stopped at the scene after the crash and was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter.

The police are investigating the crash. Anyone who witnessed the crash, or may have seen either Esquivel or Terrill before the collision, is asked to call the Richardson Police Department at 972-744-4800.

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