Woman Killed and Retired Officer Injured in Dallas Two-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 45

Dallas, Texas (December 21, 2021) – A woman was killed, and a retired off-duty police officer was injured Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash in southern Dallas, according to the police.

The fatal crash happened just after 4:30 a.m., December 20, in the 8800 block of Julius Schepps Freeway (Interstate 45) near the Simpson Stuart Road exit.

Police said a woman was driving a gray Nissan when she tried to change lanes to pass another and rear-ended an SUV that was blocking a road crew.

The SUV was parked in the left lane with emergency lights flashing.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name has not been released.

A retired officer was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

No other details were provided.

An investigation is underway.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. We also wish the injured victim a quick recovery.

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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