Alfonso Sustaita Skateboarder Struck and Killed by Vehicle on Marsalis Road in Dallas

Alfonso Sustaita Killed in Dallas Skateboard Crash on Marsalis Road

Dallas, Texas (May 22, 2018) – A skateboard rider was struck and killed by a pickup truck on Monday afternoon in Oak Cliff, according to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department.
The fatal crash occurred at about 3:45 p.m. Monday, May 21 in the 300 block of South Marsalis Avenue, at the I-35E service road.
Deputies said Jeremiah Huse, 34, of Rowlett was driving a pickup truck when he drifted off the roadway and struck Alfonso Sustaita, 26, who was on a skateboard.
Huse then crashed into a convenience store.
Sustaita was pronounced dead at the scene.
Huse was taken into custody on charges of vehicular manslaughter.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
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