Melissa Mapa ID’d as Innocent Driver Killed in Euless Crash on FM 157 at Trinity Boulevard

Euless, Texas (May 17, 2022) – Authorities have identified the innocent driver who died Tuesday night after a police chase ended in a tragic collision in Euless as Melissa Mapa. She grew up in South Dublin before moving to Texas to study at the University of Texas.

The crash happened at around 11:55 p.m. May 10 on FM 157 at Trinity Boulevard.

Fort Worth Police said a Euless police officer attempted to stop a black Ford Focus, which had two different license plates, one of which had expired.

The officer turned on his lights and siren to try to pull the vehicle, but the driver sped off. The vehicle collided with Mapa’s car that was traveling in the opposite direction.

First responders found Mapa suffering from major injuries and unresponsive. Sadly, she later succumbed to her injuries.

The suspect got out of his car after the crash and tried to flee the scene. He was later arrested for evading arrest and may face further charges.

The crash remains under investigation by the Fort Worth Police Department Traffic Investigation Unit.

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