Shamsuddin Jooma Killed, 17-Year-Old Son Injured in Carrollton Two-Vehicle Crash at West Rosemeade Parkway and Greenway Park Drive; Luis Alexis Fonseca Acosta Arrested

Carrollton, Texas (August 7, 2020) – A man has been arrested following a car crash that left a father dead and his son injured last month in Carrollton, according to police.

Luis Alexis Fonseca Acosta, 39, was arrested and has been charged with Manslaughter and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

The fatal crash occurred at about 8:00 a.m., July 24, at the intersection of West Rosemeade Parkway and Greenway Park Drive.

Police said Acosta was driving a Camaro at a high rate of speed when he hit an SUV as it entered Rosemeade Parkway from an adjacent neighborhood.

The SUV driver, 67-year-old Shamsuddin Jooma, was pronounced dead at the scene. His 17-year-old son was taken to Medical City Plano Hospital with serious injuries and is recovering.

Acosta was arrested and is facing an additional charge of Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon because a gun was found in his vehicle after the crash.

The police are investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Shamsuddin Jooma.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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