Driver killed in Plano crash was reportedly speeding, seen swerving all over Tollway
The Plano Police Department is investigating a fatality accident that occurred this morning in the 3000 block of Dallas Parkway (service road of the Dallas North Tollway) in front of the Saltgrass Steakhouse.
Just before 7:30am this morning, Plano firefighters, paramedics, and police officers were dispatched to the scene after a vehicle collided with a tree. One vehicle was located with catastrophic damage.
It took firefighters around 15 minutes to extricate the driver, a 33-year-old female from Rowlett. She suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash. Paramedics attempted resuscitation efforts, but her injuries were too severe. She was pronounced deceased after being transported to a local hospital.
Officials from the Plano PD say the vehicle was seen swerving across all lanes of the tollway before the driver exited at Parker Road. The vehicle continued straight on the service road at high speeds before the driver lost control and struck a tree.
“The car was unrecognizable. It looked like it went through a compactor,” said a witness who saw the crash.
Police say high speed was a factor in the crash. They believe alcohol also played a role, but are awaiting reports from the Medical Examiner to confirm that suspicion.
The crash remains under investigation.
