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Charges Filed After Fort Worth Crash Injures Two

Charges Filed After Fort Worth Crash Injures Two - Car Accidents
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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Fort Worth
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CBS Texas (DFW)

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Two adults were seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in south Fort Worth early Saturday morning, September 19, 2026.

Fort Worth Police said officers responded shortly after 12:30 a.m. to the 5700 block of Crowley Road for a reported hit-and-run. Officers found two adults who had been struck by a vehicle. Both were transported to a hospital in serious condition.

Police identified the driver as 22-year-old Yoriel Cabrera. Cabrera has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and intoxication assault with a vehicle causing serious bodily injury.

Those charges are allegations. Cabrera has not been convicted and is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Police Say Driver Tried to Leave the Scene

According to Fort Worth Police, Cabrera attempted to leave after the collision but was detained by another person before officers arrived.

Police spokesperson Bradley Perez said Cabrera also had injuries, but Cabrera reportedly told officers those injuries resulted from an earlier incident involving people he had been playing pool with.

Authorities had not publicly released a complete account explaining the events leading up to the vehicle striking the two victims.

Two Adults Hospitalized With Serious Injuries

Police said both people struck by the vehicle suffered serious injuries and were taken to a hospital.

One of the injured victims has previously been identified in local reporting as Tiffany Chapman, who described suffering significant injuries, including broken legs, a collapsed lung, and a broken rib.

The publicly available reports did not provide the same level of medical detail concerning the second injured person.

What Evidence May Matter in the Investigation?

Because police have alleged intoxication and aggravated assault, investigators may examine more than the mechanics of an ordinary pedestrian collision.

Potentially important evidence may include:

  • surveillance footage from nearby businesses;

  • cell phone video;

  • police body-camera footage;

  • 911 recordings;

  • witness statements;

  • toxicology evidence;

  • vehicle event-data recorder information;

  • photographs and measurements from the scene;

  • damage to the vehicle;

  • statements made by the driver and witnesses; and

  • records showing what occurred before the collision.

Video evidence may be especially important in determining where the victims and vehicle were located, how the vehicle was being operated, and what happened immediately before impact.

Criminal Charges and Civil Injury Claims Are Separate

The criminal charges filed against Cabrera are separate from any civil personal injury claims arising from the incident.

A criminal prosecution focuses on whether prosecutors can prove a charged offense beyond a reasonable doubt.

A civil injury claim focuses on whether another person's conduct caused injuries and damages. Depending on the facts, recoverable damages in a serious pedestrian case may include medical expenses, lost income, physical impairment, disfigurement, pain, and other losses recognized under Texas law.

A criminal conviction is not necessarily required before an injured person can pursue a civil claim.

Serious Pedestrian Injuries Can Occur Outside a Traditional Roadway

Pedestrian crashes are not limited to crosswalks and highways.

Parking lots, business entrances, and commercial areas can also create serious risks when a vehicle strikes someone on foot. Pedestrians have no seat belt, airbag, or vehicle structure to absorb the force of impact.

The Wooley Law Firm represents people injured in pedestrian crashes throughout Dallas-Fort Worth and Texas. More information is available on our bicycle and pedestrian accident attorney page.

Injured After Being Struck by a Vehicle in Fort Worth?

The Wooley Law Firm represents people seriously injured in pedestrian and motor-vehicle collisions throughout Dallas-Fort Worth and Texas.

A serious pedestrian case may require prompt preservation of surveillance footage, vehicle data, witness statements, police records, medical documentation, and available insurance information.

Call The Wooley Law Firm at (214) 699-6524 for a free consultation. You don't pay unless we win.

Disclaimer

This article discusses pending criminal allegations arising from a September 19, 2026 incident. An arrest or criminal charge does not establish guilt, and the accused is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

Additional or different facts may become available as the investigation and criminal case continue.

This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.

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