Intoxicated driver hits, kills pedestrian in Dallas, later arrested after hitting a house
On August 18, 2024 at about 1:45 AM, Dallas police responded to an accident at Prosperity Avenue and Stanley Smith Drive.
The preliminary investigation determined the victim, a 47-year-old man, and a second unidentified man were walking westbound on 2800 Prosperity Avenue. The suspect, 21-year-old Rodolfo Jamaica, was driving westbound at a high rate of speed attempting to pass a vehicle when he hit the 47-year-old man.
Jamaica continued driving and did not stop and provide aid. Dallas Fire Rescue responded, and pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.
Further investigation determined Jamaica hit a house and car in the 2400 block of Kathleen Avenue before coming to a stop. Jamaica was taking into custody and charged with Intoxication Manslaughter.
