Man killed in car crash after running red light in Arlington, police say
Arlington police are investigating a crash that killed a 32-year-old man early Sunday, officials said.
A Ford Explorer traveling northbound on South Cooper Street about 3:40 a.m. was hit by a Honda Civic headed westbound on Pioneer Parkway, police said in a news release. The Honda’s driver ran a red light, police said.
The driver of the Explorer and two passengers were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. The driver of the Honda was also taken to a hospital and died around three hours after the crash. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified him as Walton Yohelis Rios-Vallejos.
Investigators haven’t ruled out intoxication or speed as factors in the fatal accident, police said. The investigation is ongoing.
