A tragic turn of events unfolded as the Arlington Police Department reported a fatal collision that claimed the life of a 23-year-old man from Grand Prairie earlier this week. According to the Arlington Police Department, the accident occurred on Tuesday when a 2011 Mazda 3 veered into oncoming traffic on North Collins Street and was struck by a 2010 Chevrolet Suburban.
The catastrophic incident, which took place at around 6:37 a.m., resulted in the passenger of the Mazda being rushed to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. In contrast, the drivers of both vehicles and the passenger in the Suburban suffered injuries not expected to be fatal. However, they were still transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, as the press release delineates. The crash led to the closure of both directions of N. Collins Street, significantly impacting the morning traffic for about three hours as the investigative team scrutinized the scene.
The Arlington Police have not yet filed charges, as the investigation is ongoing, and are still determining why the Mazda may have crossed into the opposing lanes. The post-accident procedure is meticulous, with an aim to piece together factors that contributed to the mishap, ensuring justice and possibly preventing similar future occurrences…