CARROLLTON, TX - Police in Carrollton said they have made an arrest in connection with a fatal car accident that occurred last month.
According to KDFW, a 19-year-old man is facing charges that include manslaughter and accident involving death for the Oct. 24 incident.
The crash involving a red Camaro and another vehicle happened in the vicinity of Marsh Lane and Dove Creek, killing a 43-year-old woman and injuring five of her children. Investigators said the driver of the Camaro, who may have been street racing at the time, fled on foot after the accident.
Federal and local law enforcement authorities received a tip last week that the suspected driver was hiding in an apartment complex in Lewisville, and he was apprehended following a short pursuit on foot. The suspect was booked into the Dallas County Jail.
If you or a loved one were the victim of a car accident as the result of another driver's negligence, the Dallas Fort Worth car accident attorneys at Garcia Law Group are ready to assist you. We will dedicate ourselves to fighting for the justice and compensation you are entitled to following an unfortunate car wreck. To get started with a free consultation, give us a call at (972) 996-2329 or fill out our contact form.
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