TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY – Fatal Crash on US 287 (Wise Co) 5.22.2025

WISE COUNTY – On May 22, 2025, at 9:30 p.m., Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers responded to a multiple-vehicle crash on US-287 near Ramhorn Hill Rd.

A preliminary investigation indicates a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling northbound when the driver struck a 2008 Toyota Camry and a 2009 Honda Accord parked on the shoulder. The driver also hit a pedestrian who was standing near the Camry. The driver of the Cherokee drove across the median, onto the southbound lanes, and struck a 2011 GMC Yukon. The driver tried to flee on foot and was apprehended by witnesses until law enforcement arrived.

The driver of the Cherokee was identified as Alan Schutt, a 58-year-old male from Boyd, TX. He was transported to Medical City Decatur, where he was treated and released into the custody of Texas Highway Patrol (THP) Troopers.

The driver of the Toyota Camry was identified as Mykah Dallas, a 20-year-old male from Grand Prairie, TX. He was transported to Medical City Decatur, where he was treated for injuries and released.

The pedestrian was identified as Destiny Quintanilla, a 19-year-old female from Grand Prairie, TX. She was transported to Medical City Decatur, where she succumbed to the injuries sustained in the crash.

The Honda Accord was unoccupied.

The driver of the GMC Yukon was identified as Jesse Gauna, a 42-year-old male from Bowie, TX. He was not injured.

During the investigation, Texas Highway Patrol (THP) Troopers determined Alan Schutt to be intoxicated. He was arrested and booked into the Wise County Jail for Intoxication Manslaughter – a Second Degree Felony, and for Failure to Stop and Render Aid Involving Death – a Second Degree Felony.

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

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DPS – North Texas Region