Arethia Rhodes Injured in Car Accident in Dallas, TX

Basic Facts

Crash date: April 3, 2026

Crash location: 1500 block of East Illinois Avenue in Dallas, TX

People involved:

• Arethia Rhodes, 64
• Unidentified Chevrolet passenger, 18
• Unidentified Dodge driver, 20
• Unidentified Dodge passenger, 18

Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash? Unknown

Did authorities recommend criminal charges? Unknown

Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash? Unknown

Accident Report

Dallas, TX — April 3, 2026, Arethia Rhodes was injured in a car accident at about 6:15 p.m. in the 1500 block of East Illinois Avenue.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu was turning left onto Crest Avenue when it collided with an eastbound 2018 Dodge Charger.

Chevrolet driver Arethia Rhodes, 64, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report. The 18-year-old man riding with her was listed as possibly injured.

The two people in the Dodge suffered possible injuries as well, the report states.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Dallas County crash at this time.

How Did This Accident Occur?

This crash is a perfect example of why I often urge people to wait until an investigation is complete before reaching any conclusions about who caused an accident. Initial reports on this accident don’t give any indication of which driver might have caused the crash, highlighting the need for patience.

Investigators likely will pore over witness statements, evidence from the scene, data from the vehicles and any available video footage of collision to determine how this crash happened. Cell phone records could help as well, while an independent expert may be needed if authorities suspect a mechanical issue may have contributed to this crash.

Once complete, the investigation — by police or an independent third party — should answer any lingering questions that the injured driver and her family have about this crash.

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