Basic Facts
Crash date: February 6, 2026
Crash location: intersection of Dairy Road and Vista Drive in Garland, TX
People involved:
- Romualda Correa, 53
- Sylvia Martinez, 52
- Unidentified passenger, 56
- Chevrolet driver, 24
Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash? Yes
Did authorities recommend criminal charges? Unknown
Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash? Unknown
Accident Report
Garland, TX — February 6, 2026, Romualda Sanchez Correa was killed and Sylvia Martinez was injured in a suspected drunk driver accident at about 7:15 p.m. in the 2400 block of Dairy Road.
A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado rear-ended a 1998 Toyota Avalon while heading north at the intersection with East Vista Drive.
A passenger in the Toyota, 53-year-old Romualda “Ruma” Sanchez Correa, died from injuries suffered in the crash, according to the report.
Toyota driver Silvia Martinez, 52, was seriously injured in the crash, the report states, while a 56-year-old man riding with her suffered minor injuries.
The Chevrolet driver, who also suffered minor injuries, had been drinking before the crash, according to the report.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Dallas County crash at this time.
How Did This Accident Occur?
If the Chevrolet driver was intoxicated, as police appear to suspect, there are broader questions to be answered beyond what caused this crash, starting with where did he get his alcohol?
If he was served in a bar while obviously intoxicated, the bar may share responsibility for the accident under Texas law, but in my experience, police investigations seldom go that far. That is why families may choose to engage private investigators after alcohol-related accidents.
An independent investigation can help those affected by this crash understand the full chain of events that led to it. Do they deserve any less?
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