Dayna Salinas Arrested after Fatal Weslaco Car Crash on Business 77 near FM 3168
Weslaco, Texas (May 18, 2019) – A woman was arrested on suspicion of DUI after a fatal multi-vehicle accident that left a teen dead on Thursday night in Weslaco, according to the DPS.
The wreck happened on Business 77 south of FM 3168 at around 9:45 p.m. Thursday, May 16.
According to the DPS, 26-year-old Raymondville woman Dayna Louise Salinas, was driving a maroon 2007 Chevrolet Impala northbound on Business 77 when she attempted to swerve to the shoulder of the road and collided with a northbound black 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The impact pushed the Malibu into the southbound side and it collided with an oncoming white 2005 Chevrolet Silverado.
The 19-year-old driver of the Malibu was transported to Valley Baptist Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries. His 4-year-old son sustained serious injuries and was flown to a hospital in San Antonio.
The Chevrolet driver was critically hurt and was taken to Valley Baptist Medical Center.
Salinas was arrested on charges of intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault.