On Saturday night, Dallas police reported that six children were taken to the hospital following a collision involving a suspected intoxicated driver. Two of the children sustained serious injuries.
At approximately 10:00 p.m., a woman was behind the wheel of a 2016 GMC Acadia, navigating through the 4200 block of Rugged Dr. with seven passengers onboard. A 26-year-old woman occupied the front passenger seat, while a 17-year-old boy and a 4-month-old girl were seated in the middle row, according to the report. In the back row, there were four young boys: one aged 6, another at 3, a 5-year-old, and a 4-year-old.
According to authorities, the Acadia was executing a left turn onto W. Ledbetter Rd. from Rugged Dr. when it collided with a black 2018 Chevy Malibu that was speeding west on W. Ledbetter Dr.
According to Dallas police, the 4-year-old was not secured in a child safety seat and was thrown from the vehicle. A young child, only 5 years old, sustained significant injuries as well. Authorities reported that both individuals were transported to a medical facility by emergency services. A 4-year-old child is currently in critical condition.
The 17-year-old, along with the 6-year-old, 3-year-old, and 4-month-old, has been transported to the hospital and is currently in stable condition.
The occupants in the Acadia, including the driver and front passenger, emerged unscathed.
According to Dallas police, the 20-year-old driver of the Charger, identified as Jose Castro, and his female passenger escaped the scene on foot.
Authorities subsequently located Castro in the vicinity, and he was transported to the hospital for care, where he continues to stay. He is confronted with two counts of intoxication assault and two counts of causing a collision that resulted in serious bodily injury.