TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – 8.26.2023 Fatal Crash on DNT in Dallas County
Number of Vehicles in Crash: 2 Number of Injured: 0 Number Killed: 2
Date & Time: August 26, 2023, at 4:35 a.m.
County: Dallas
Location: Dallas North Tollway near Wycliff Ave.
Posted Speed Limit: 65 MPH.
Road Condition: Dry.
Vehicle 1: 2019 Mazda CX5
Driver 1: Deceased.
Connor Steyer, 27 YOA, from Richardson, TX.
Seatbelt: No.
Pronounced by the Dallas County Medical Examiner.
Vehicle 2: 2017 Ford F150
Driver 2: Deceased.
Jorrick Battle, 55 YOA, from Houston, TX.
Seatbelt: Yes.
Pronounced by the Dallas County Medical Examiner.
Description: Preliminary investigation indicates vehicle 1 was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes and vehicle 2 was traveling southbound. Vehicle 1 struck vehicle 2 head-on. This investigation is ongoing, and no additional information is available.
Investigated by: Trooper A. Sloan, DPS – NTTA Carrollton.
A preliminary crash report will be available for purchase online in 10 days
https://cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Purchase/CrashReportSearch.htm
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Respectfully,
Josue “Tony” De La Cerda, Sergeant
Media and Communications/ Safety Education
Drug Recognition Expert
Texas Department of Public Safety