Mesquite, TX -
Mesquite, TX -
Update 4:25 pm:
Basilio Mares Ortiz, from Terrell, has been charged with four counts of intoxication manslaugher
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The victims have been identified as 47-year-old Arturo Martinez Gonzalez, 19-year-old Anthony Hernandez, 19-year-old Mario Guajardo De La Paz, and a 15-year-old male, all residents of Terrell.
In connection with the incident, police have detained a suspect named Ortiz, who faces four counts of intoxication manslaughter. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident is ongoing.
Update 11:06 am: I-20 Appears to be re-opened and traffic is moving in both directions.
Update 10:24 am: DFW Scanner report: Mesquite police say an intoxicated driver crashed into multiple people as they changed a tire on their vehicle
Update 9:35 am: TXDOT Cameras still show a blockade on I-20 near FM 740
Update 8:10 am: CBS Reports four people are dead and three are injured.
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a multi-fatality accident occurred on Interstate 20 at FM 740 just after the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve, at approximately 1:44 AM. Mesquite police officers responded swiftly to the scene, where the aftermath of the collision revealed the devastating toll of the tragedy.
As families and friends gathered to celebrate the dawn of a new year, the joy of the occasion was shattered by this catastrophic incident. The loss of life during a time typically reserved for hope and renewal emphasizes the fragility of life and the unpredictability of fate.
Authorities have closed eastbound Interstate 20 at FM 740, with traffic being diverted as they conduct their investigations. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid delays.
The community is left grappling with the sorrow of this incident, which serves as a somber reminder of the dangers that lurk on the roads, even during moments meant for celebration. Further updates will be provided as the investigation unfolds.
Early this morning, at approximately 1:44 AM, Mesquite police officers responded to a devastating multi-fatality accident on Interstate 20 near FM 740. The collision has resulted in the closure of eastbound lanes on I-20 at FM 740, with traffic being diverted to alternate routes. Authorities are advising motorists to seek alternative paths to avoid delays. Further details about the incident and the number of fatalities are expected to be released as the investigation continues. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this tragic time.