Driver Killed in 2-Car Crash on Great Trinity Forest Way in Dallas

Dallas Car Crash Kills Male Driver on Great Trinity Forest Way

Dallas, Texas (November 24, 2017) – According to a police report, a disabled driver was fatally struck by a suspected drunk driver overnight Wednesday in Dallas.
The deadly collision happened on Wednesday, November 22, along the 4600 block of Great Trinity Forest Way/Loop 12.
According to authorities, a man was operating a gray Pontiac along the 4600 block of Great Trinity Forest Way/Loop12 when he ran into trouble and ended up on the side of the road.
Police said, the man turned on the hazard lights, got out of his car and tried to move the sedan to a safe place when an oncoming pickup truck hit the vehicle.
According to a police report, the truck collided with the rear of the car causing it to rotate clockwise. The car’s driver was thrown out of the vehicle into the grass.  The man was also struck in the grass where he was thrown.
Police said that the driver of the sedan was pronounced dead at the incident scene.
A field sobriety test was done to determine the sobriety of the driver of the truck, the driver reportedly failed the test and was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter, police said.
No further details regarding the identity of the victim were immediately provided.
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