Sunday, December 10, 2023
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GRAPEVINE, TX-The Grapevine Police Department is investigating a deadly crash in the 4200 block of North SH-121 near Freeport Parkway. At approximately 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2023, the driver of a passenger van was traveling northbound in the far left lane when the van suddenly crossed all lanes of traffic and hit a bridge support to the right of the roadway.
The van caught fire and quickly became engulfed in flames. Witnesses attempted to pull the driver from the van but they were unsuccessful. The driver, who was the sole occupant in the van, was pronounced deceased on scene. The Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office will make official identification pending notification to next of kin.
Northbound SH-121 was shut down temporarily as crews investigated the crash. Grapevine Police want to thank Grapevine Fire and Coppell Police for their work on this case, as well as all of the witnesses who stopped and tried to help after this accident.
Amanda McNew, CPC
Media Manager, Grapevine Police
Office of Strategic Communication
Office: 817.410.3205
Cell: 682.321.0110
