Executive Summary
- Grand Prairie police initiated a pursuit around 3:20 a.m. after a driver fled a traffic stop for suspected DUI.
- The pursuit ended in a rollover crash involving an SUV on I-30 near Cockrell Hill Road in Dallas.
- Authorities confirmed the driver was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.
A motorist died early Wednesday morning after a police pursuit initiated in Grand Prairie ended in a severe rollover crash on Interstate 30 in Dallas, according to law enforcement officials.
Authorities reported that the incident began at approximately 3:20 a.m. when officers from the Grand Prairie Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop. Officers stated the stop was initiated due to suspicion of driving under the influence. According to police, the driver refused to yield and fled the scene, leading officers on a pursuit toward Dallas.
The chase concluded a short time later when the fleeing SUV crashed near the intersection of I-30 and Cockrell Hill Road. Officers at the scene told CBS News Texas that the driver lost control of the vehicle, resulting in a rollover. The driver, whose identity has not yet been released, was ejected from the SUV and pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigative Outlook
The incident remains under active investigation as crews work to clear the wreckage and determine the precise mechanics of the crash. Law enforcement agencies are expected to review dash-camera footage and accident reconstruction data to evaluate the circumstances of the pursuit. While the pursuit was initiated based on suspicion of a criminal offense, it is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
