Fatal Crash on Dallas North Tollway

PLANO – On October 21, 2025, at 6:30 am, Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers responded to a four-vehicle crash on the northbound lanes of Dallas North Tollway near Spring Creek Pkwy.

 

A preliminary investigation indicated that an 18-wheeler was traveling northbound when the driver made an unsafe lane change and struck a Honda Civic. This caused the Honda to crash into the concrete wall and roll over. A Ram 1500 and a Toyota Camry then struck the Honda.

 

The driver of the Ram, Luis Gonzalez, a 58-year-old from North Richland Hills, TX, was not injured.

 

The driver of the Toyota Camry, Delfino Cortes, a 45-year-old from Corsicana, TX, was not injured.

 

The driver of the Honda Civic, Juan Quiroz, a 47-year-old from Dallas, TX, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

 

The driver of the 18-wheeler left the scene.

 

This crash is being investigated as a hit-and-run.

 

This investigation is ongoing, and no additional information is available.

 

 

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(DPS – North Texas Region)