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Dallas police investigate shooting that caused driver to crash, die from his injuries

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A man was killed early Friday morning in Dallas after he was shot while driving, lost control of his car, and crashed into a sign, Dallas police say. File photo

The Dallas Police Department is investigating a shooting that caused a man to crash and die from his injuries early Friday morning.

At about 5:25 a.m., Dallas police responded to a shooting call at East R. L. Thornton Freeway and Exit Ramp 46 just before the Hardwood Street Bridge.

The preliminary investigation determined a man was shot while driving a vehicle, lost control, and crashed into a sign.

He died from his injuries, according to police.

The victim will be identified by the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office.

The investigation is ongoing.

Nicole Lopez
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Nicole Lopez was a breaking news reporter at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from 2023 to 2024.
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