Driver charged with intoxication assault after hitting pedestrians in Dallas

DALLAS – A 30-year-old man has been charged with intoxication assault after police mentioned he tried to flee after hitting two pedestrians, earlier than crashing right into a automotive early Sunday morning.

The wreck occurred simply earlier than 3 a.m., within the 10000 block of Composite Drive.

Police mentioned the suspect was northbound in a crimson 2005 Dodge Neon as a 21-year-old lady and 32-year-old man had been crossing the road.

The driving force struck each pedestrians, continued to drive, earlier than crossing into the southbound lanes and crashing into one other automotive.

The suspect, whose identify has not but been launched, then tried to flee on foot, however was caught and brought into custody.

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Each pedestrians had been taken to an area hospital with critical accidents. The 2 individuals within the different automotive mentioned that they had minor accidents.

Along with the 2 counts of intoxication manslaughter, the suspect additionally faces 4 counts of fail to cease and render support.