What caused the crash on the Dallas North Tollway?
A 2020 Dodge Durango traveling northbound in the southbound lanes collided head-on with a 2018 Mercedes CLA250. Intoxication is suspected.
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A fatal head-on collision on the Dallas North Tollway (DNT) early Sunday morning resulted in two deaths and two injuries. The crash occurred in the southbound lanes of the DNT near Highway 635, causing significant traffic delays. Authoritie...
The accident occurred at approximately 4:34 a.m. on Sunday. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), a 2020 Dodge Durango was traveling the wrong way on the southbound lanes of the Dallas North Tollway, just north of Interstate 635, when it collided head-on with a 2018 Mercedes CLA250. The driver of the Mercedes was pronounced dead at the scene, while a passenger in the Mercedes was transported to a local hospital but later died. A second passenger in the Mercedes sustained critical injuries. The driver of the Durango was also hospitalized with serious injuries, and authorities suspect intoxication to be a factor in the crash. The Dallas North Tollway was shut down for several hours as investigators worked the scene, but it has since been reopened.
**How to Prepare:** - Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. - Always ensure you are driving in the correct direction on roadways. - Be aware of your surroundings and watch for erratic drivers.
**Who This Affects Most:** - Individuals traveling on the Dallas North Tollway, especially during early morning hours. - Families of the victims involved in the crash. - Residents of Dallas and surrounding areas who rely on the DNT for transportation.
A 2020 Dodge Durango traveling northbound in the southbound lanes collided head-on with a 2018 Mercedes CLA250. Intoxication is suspected.
Two people died as a result of the crash: the driver of the Mercedes and a passenger in the same vehicle.
Yes, the southbound lanes of the Dallas North Tollway reopened by 10 a.m. on Sunday.
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