Dallas – Mother and Child Killed in Auto Crash on Elam Road
Posted on Monday, June 10th, 2019 at 6:28 am
The Dallas Police Department is investigating a vehicle collision between a pickup and an SUV which killed two people on Elam Road, Wednesday night.
According to a local news source, police officers responded to the 10000 block of Elam Road near North Masters Drive at around 11:15 p.m. The crash happened when a sports utility vehicle, that was attempting to make a left turn from Elam, collided with a pickup truck that was reportedly going at an unsafe speed. Police said that the pickup struck the right front corner of the SUV as it entered the intersection near North Masters.
The driver of the SUV, identified as 35-year-old Heladia Ochoa, was pronounced dead at the scene. Another passenger, identified as Heladia’s son, Santini Ochoa, was transported to Baylor where he succumbed to his injuries.
The truck’s driver, a identiifed only as a 25-year-old man, was sent to a hospital with a broken leg. Authorities said that he will be facing charges of intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault.
The investigation continues.
We express our deepest condolences to the family and relatives of the deceased victim. May God grant you the strength you need to get through this difficult moment in your life. We strongly believe that authorities will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.
Following a fatal accident, it is important to be familiar with the rights you are entitled to. If you or your loved one is a victim in an accident caused by inattentive actions of another driver or other entity, you may have the right to file for compensation. In times like this, you would need a professional who can provide you with all the support you need as you go through this difficult time.
