On October 27, 2024, at approximately 2:48 AM, the Mesquite Police Department responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 2900 block of North Town East Blvd. The initial investigation revealed that a black Toyota Camry was driving at a high rate of speed when it struck the curb, causing the vehicle to lose control and collide with a tree in the center median.
The vehicle subsequently caught fire, and after the fire was extinguished, officers discovered two occupants deceased inside.
The identification of the deceased occupants is pending the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office investigation.
The Mesquite Police Department Traffic Unit is continuing to investigate the incident.
