Young driver killed in crash while fleeing from Mesquite police
On Monday, November 27th, 2023, at 10:40pm, the Mesquite Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a Dodge Charger, which was later found to be stolen. The driver attempted to flee from officers in the vehicle.
The vehicle exited Gross Road from North Bound IH 635, left the roadway, and subsequently collided with a traffic light pole at the intersection of Ridgeview Street and Gross Road.
The driver of the Charger was identified as an 18-year-old from Mesquite. He died on the scene. The front passenger was identified as a 17-year-old female, who was transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation.
The incident remains under investigation.
