Woman killed, juvenile seriously hurt in crash on Central Expressway in Dallas

On May 10, 2026, at approximately 3:56 a.m., Dallas Police and Fire Rescue responded to a major accident on north Central Expressway near north Henderson Avenue.

The preliminary investigation determined that a pickup truck driving northbound veered across two lanes, hitting the concrete barrier and pillar. The truck reentered the road, hitting a second pickup truck, which collided with the concrete barrier and came to a stop in the roadway.

The first truck collided again with the concrete barrier and came to a stop. That vehicle was occupied by a driver and four passengers; all four passengers were transported to the hospital. One adult female was transported in critical condition and later died at the hospital. A juvenile was transported with serious injuries.

The second truck was occupied by a driver and one passenger; the passenger was transported for medical evaluation.

The driver of the first truck was arrested at the scene and transported to the hospital for treatment. Charges will be announced at a later time.