Arlington police investigate unexplained death of driver found in ditch near Six Flags

The Brief

  • A 42-year-old man died at a hospital Sunday afternoon after his car veered off East Road to Six Flags Street into a ditch.
  • Investigators found no evidence of a crash and suspect the driver may have suffered a medical episode before leaving the roadway.
  • The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will release the victim’s identity and determine the cause of death following next-of-kin notification.

ARLINGTON, Texas Police are investigating the unexplained death of a 42-year-old man whose vehicle veered off the road and came to a stop in a ditch Sunday afternoon, authorities said.

Driver dies after vehicle leaves road

What we know:

Arlington police officers responded around 2 p.m. Aug. 9 to the 2000 block of East Road to Six Flags Street after receiving reports that a 2025 Toyota Corolla had left the roadway.

First responders found the driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, unresponsive. He was taken to a local hospital, where he died.

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