RICHARDSON – More details are emerging on a fatal crash that shut down North Central Expressway in Richardson for most of the Friday morning rush hour. Richardson police say three people were killed and multiple others were hurt.
According to Richardson police, the crash occurred a little before midnight near Renner Road on southbound U.S. 75. Investigators say six family members and friends were standing outside their Cadillac SUV after it stalled in the HOV lane.
Police say a driver of a Lexus SUV then crashed into the back of the Cadillac, killing one of the six family members, identified as 19-year-old Alyia Khalid. The driver of the Lexus was identified as 27-year-old Haley Taylor. Police say she and her 6-year-old daughter were transported to the hospital and died from their injuries. Investigators say the chain-reaction crash involved at least seven vehicles, including an 18-wheeler. Police say at least 11 people have minor or serious injuries.