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Two people were hospitalized after a DART paratransit van was involved in a rollover crash in Dallas early Tuesday morning, September 15, 2026. The two-vehicle collision happened at approximately 6:30 a.m. near Webb Chapel Road and Forest Lane in North Dallas. Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to the scene after the paratransit vehicle overturned onto its side. A DART passenger and the paratransit driver were transported to the hospital. Officials had not publicly determined which vehicle struck the other or what caused the collision. DART Paratransit Vehicle Overturns at Webb Chapel and Forest Lane DART confirmed that two vehicles were involved in the crash. Photos and video from the scene showed the paratransit vehicle resting on its side following the impact. Early information did not identify the second vehicle, describe the severity of the injuries suffered by the driver or passenger, or establish which driver may have caused the collision. Those questions will require further investigation. Evidence After a DART Paratransit Crash A collision involving a public transportation vehicle can generate evidence beyond what may exist after an ordinary passenger-car wreck. Potentially important evidence may include: Cameras inside or outside the paratransit vehicle GPS and vehicle-location data Dispatch and trip records Driver records and schedules Vehicle inspection and maintenance records Event-data recorder information Surveillance or traffic-camera video near the intersection Dashcam footage Witness statements Dallas Fire-Rescue and police records Photographs and measurements from the crash scene Determining who owned and operated the paratransit vehicle and who employed the driver can also be important. Paratransit transportation may involve DART employees, contractors, or other entities depending on the particular service arrangement. Does a Crash Involving DART Create Different Legal Issues? Potentially. Dallas Area Rapid Transit is a governmental entity. If evidence ultimately supports a claim against DART or one of its employees acting within the scope of employment, governmental-immunity rules, the Texas Tort Claims Act, and special notice requirements may need to be evaluated. Those issues can make a DART accident different from a typical claim against a privately owned vehicle. The involvement of a DART paratransit vehicle, however, does not establish that DART or its driver caused this crash. Officials had not yet publicly determined how the two vehicles collided. The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in Dallas car accidents, including collisions involving buses, commercial vehicles, and public transportation. Injured in a DART Bus or Paratransit Accident in Dallas? If you were injured while riding in a DART paratransit vehicle, DART bus, or another public transportation vehicle in Dallas, determining what happened quickly can be important. An attorney can investigate the vehicle's cameras, trip records, GPS information, driver records, crash-scene evidence, the identity of any contractor involved, and applicable insurance or governmental-liability issues. Because claims potentially involving governmental entities can present different procedural requirements than ordinary car-accident claims, waiting to investigate may create unnecessary complications. Call The Wooley Law Firm at (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don't pay unless we win. This article is based on preliminary information concerning the September 15, 2026 collision. Additional or different facts may become available as the investigation continues. Nothing in this article is intended to assign fault to DART, the paratransit driver, the other driver, a contractor, or any other person or entity before the evidence is developed. This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.

A robotaxi operator serving Dallas is under federal investigation after a series of crashes involving its automated driving system. According to reports, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on May 6, 2026, that it is investigating Avride, Uber’s autonomous rideshare partner in Dallas, after 16 crashes in Austin and Dallas between December and March. At least nine of the crashes reportedly happened in Dallas. The investigation involves concerns that Avride vehicles may have executed lane changes into other vehicles or failed to avoid vehicles and objects in the roadway. NBC DFW reported that Uber began offering autonomous rides in Dallas through Avride in December, with safety operators in the driver’s seat. The crashes under investigation reportedly caused property damage and one alleged minor injury, and most occurred at speeds below 20 mph. Why This Matters Autonomous vehicle crashes require a thorough investigation to determine what happened and whether the incident could have been prevented. A Dallas autonomous vehicle accident lawyer can review whether sensor performance, software decision-making, lane-change programming, object detection, mapping data, remote support, safety driver conduct, vehicle maintenance, company safety protocols, or another preventable factor contributed to the crash. Important evidence can disappear quickly after a robotaxi crash. Vehicle data, sensor logs, onboard camera footage, software records, remote operator communications, safety driver records, company incident reports, traffic camera footage, dashcam video, witness statements, vehicle damage, police reports, and crash reconstruction evidence may all be critical to determining what happened and who may be responsible. How Wooley Law Can Help If you or your loved one was injured in a Dallas autonomous vehicle accident, Avride crash, Uber robotaxi collision, self-driving car wreck, or Texas automated driving system incident, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, property damage, and other damages. Call (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don’t pay unless we win.

rom a Texas personal injury attorney’s perspective, this is a stark reminder of how dangerous work zones and secondary crashes can be, especially when drivers fail to slow down and respect flashing emergency lights. NBC 5 reports that two Forney police units were struck around 12:55 a.m. while officers were blocking traffic after an earlier crash on U.S. 80 near Windmill Farms, that the officers were fortunately uninjured, and that the vehicle involved was a rideshare car whose passenger was airlifted and driver taken to the hospital; the same report also notes this stretch has seen multiple recent wrecks and that TxDOT is reviewing the area and the current work zone. Texas law requires drivers to move over or, if that is not possible, slow down when approaching emergency vehicles with flashing lights, and cases like this can raise not only straightforward negligence issues against the driver, but also broader questions about roadway lighting, traffic control, and whether the work-zone setup was reasonably safe. If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident with a rideshare vehicle, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and damages. Texas law allows victims to pursue claims even when multiple parties are involved. Consulting with an experienced attorney can help you navigate the complexities of your case and secure the compensation you deserve.