UPDATE (July 17, 2024): Recent reports have been released which identify the man who lost his life as a result of this accident as Darron King Jr. No additional details are confirmed at this time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
I have to wonder what kind of investigation this crash has received from authorities. It often surprises people how often police will simply look for someone to blame, then move on. Getting answers after a serious crash is about more than that.
There has to be consideration for even unlikely or possibly even unavoidable factors that may have contributed to the crash. Mechanical issues, road hazards, people unlawfully over-served by an alcohol provider, defective tires, medical conditions—these things happen. That’s why it’s important for victims and families to feel confident they’re not being left with unanswered questions. I don’t see any reason right now to be confident authorities have told the whole story here.
Arlington, TX — June 14, 2024, one person was killed and another was injured following a car accident at approximately 7:00 p.m. along Division Street.
According to authorities, a collision took place between a Chevrolet Cruze and a pickup truck at the intersection of Division Street and Cooper Street.
For reasons yet to be confirmed, the Cruze fled the scene of the first accident, only to be involved in a second accident—this time with a bus—less than half a mile down the road at the intersection of Division Street and North Davis Drive. The man from the Cruze suffered fatal injuries due to the second wreck and was declared deceased at the scene. The lone occupant of the bus suffered injuries of unknown severity, although they were described as non-life threatening; they were transported to a local medical facility by EMS in order to receive necessary treatment.
Additional details pertaining to these incidents—including the identities of those involved—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.
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