Lavarius Davis ID’d as Man Killed in Arlington Crash on Interstate 20 near Center Street

Arlington, Texas (March 8, 2023) – The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the man who died on Saturday morning in a three-vehicle crash in Arlington as Lavarius Davis, 30, of Fort Worth.

The deadly crash happened at about 3:00 a.m. Saturday, March 4, on Interstate 20 near Center Street.

Authorities said Davis was driving a 1997 GMC Yukon in the westbound lanes of the interstate when he crashed into the back end of a Toyota Avalon. The Yukon was then struck by a GMC Sierra.

Due to the impact, Yukon slammed into the concrete median and flipped on its side.

Davis, who was not wearing a seat belt, was transported to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The other drivers sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to area hospitals. The driver of the Avalon was later arrested on multiple outstanding warrants.

Further details regarding the collision were immediately provided.

The crash remains under investigation.

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