Dallas, TX — July 28, 2024, Tiffany Leann Smith was killed as the result of a car versus pedestrian accident at 6:38 a.m. along I-45.
According to initial details about the accident, it happened in the area of Simpson Stuart Road off southbound lanes of the freeway.
Investigators said that 35-year-old Tiffany Leann Smith was on foot at the time in the area of the ramp to Interstate 20. In a series of events not clear right now, a vehicle taking the ramp struck Smith. Tiffany Smith was killed as a result.
Right now, additional details about the accident are unavailable.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When it comes to pedestrian accidents, people tend to jump to conclusions. But just like any serious accident, it’s important to know the whole story. What was lighting like? Is this area notoriously dangerous for pedestrians? Was the pedestrian off on the shoulder? Was alcohol a factor? Did authorities check the driver’s cell phone records? If authorities didn’t take the time to carefully go over the actual evidence, they might have missed something important.
