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Deadly Drunk-Driving Accident in Dallas

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Monday, February 2, 2026
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A fatal drunk driving crash on Singleton Boulevard in Dallas left one person dead and two others seriously injured after a pickup truck reportedly ran a red light and struck a sedan near North Hampton Road.

Police arrested the pickup driver at the scene, and reports state he faces intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault charges.

Drunk driving crashes are not only criminal cases. Victims and surviving families may also have the right to bring a Texas wrongful death or personal injury claim against the impaired driver. A civil case can help recover compensation for funeral expenses, medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, mental anguish, and loss of companionship.

An experienced Dallas drunk driving accident attorney can investigate key evidence, including toxicology results, crash reconstruction, red-light evidence, surveillance footage, vehicle data, witness statements, and whether a bar or restaurant may share responsibility under Texas dram shop laws.

When a suspected drunk driver causes a fatal crash, families deserve answers, accountability, and strong legal representation.

Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.

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