Man, 2 children die in Dallas crash; 3 others critically injured
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DALLAS - The Texas Department of Public Safety has identified the three killed and another three critically injured in a crash on Mountain Creek Lake Bridge in the Red Bird neighborhood. The crash happened on Sept. 26, 2024, just after 8 a.m.
Troopers investigating the crash reported a 2021 KIA Forte driven by 30-year-old Jorge Nunez, of Fort Worth, was traveling westbound. At the same time, a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by 45-year-old Christine Johnson Lugo, of Dallas, was traveling eastbound.
The crash report shows Nunez's vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and crashed into Lugo's vehicle.
Nunez and his two passengers, 7-year-old Sofia Nunez and 5-year-old Deborah Nunez, were all three killed in the crash.
Lugo and her two passengers, 9-year-old Noah Lugo and7-year-old Camila Lugo, were taken to the hospital with critical injuries.
Troopers say the crash is still under investigation.