Crime & Safety

56-Year-Old Driver Dies After Swerving Into Oncoming Traffic In Dallas

Police said a witness was traveling northbound in the 9800 block of Garland Road and saw the Silverado swerve to the left.

(Rachel Nunes/Patch)

October 11, 2021

A 56-year-old driver has died after swerving into oncoming traffic in Dallas early Saturday morning.

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At approximately 12:18 a.m. Oct. 9, a gray 2021 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling southbound in the 9900 block of Garland Road at a “high rate of speed,” police said.

Police said a witness was traveling northbound in the 9800 block of Garland Road and saw the Silverado swerve to the left in an attempt to avoid a slower moving vehicle.

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