Matthew Luedecke Killed in 2-Vehicle Crash on Malone Street in Denton
Matthew Luedecke ID’d as Man Killed in Denton Car Accident at Malone Street and West University Drive
Matthew Luedecke Killed in 2-Vehicle Crash on Malone Street in Denton
Denton, Texas (June 25, 2018) – The man who was killed Sunday morning in a two-vehicle collision in Denton has been identified as Matthew Luedecke, 22, of Denton, according to the Tarrant County medical examiner’s office.
The fatal crash was reported at around 12:16 a.m. Sunday, June 24 at the intersection of Malone Street and West University Drive.
Police said a Ford sedan and a Toyota SUV were involved in the collision.
According to reports, the Ford was heading westbound on West University Drive approaching the Malone Street intersection when Luedecke was traveling southbound on Malone Street in the Toyota and pulled into the intersection in front of the Ford, resulting in the collision.
Firefighters along with paramedics responded to the scene and extricated Luedecke from the vehicle. He was then airlifted to Medical City Denton where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The Ford driver, a 27-year-old man, did not require any medical attention.
The intersection was closed as police investigated the crash, and traffic was diverted to connecting streets until 4:35 a.m.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
