Basic Facts
Crash date: March 11, 2026
Crash location: Interstate 635 near State Highway 161 in Irving, TX
People involved:
- Van Bawilyan, 50
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
Irving, TX — March 11, 2026, Van Bawilyan was killed in a single-vehicle accident at about 9:30 p.m. on Interstate 635/Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway.
Authorities said a westbound 2013 Toyota Highlander left the road and crashed into a concrete bridge column near State Highway 161.
The driver, 50-year-old Van Bawilyan, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, according to authorities.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Dallas County crash at this time.
How Did This Accident Occur?
It’s easy to assume this crash is the result of driver error or fatigue, but I’ve been part of enough accident investigations over the past 30-plus years to know that there is no substitute for facts in these situations.
While driver error is a common cause of crashes, investigators should look into whether another car forced this vehicle off the road, or whether a mechanical problem affected its steering mechanism.
The only way to know what really happened here is to fully investigate this crash: using witness statements, evidence from the scene, data from the crashed vehicle and footage from any available traffic or dash cams to reach a conclusion based on facts, not assumptions.
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