2 people killed in wrong-way crash on Dallas North Tollway
Two killed in wrong way crash on DNT
Texas Department of Public Safety investigators said the driver of a Mazda, 27-year-old Connor Steyer, was driving northbound in the southbound lanes. Steyer’s vehicle crashed head-on with a Ford F-150 that was driven by 55-year-old Jorrick Battle. Both Battle and Steyer were pronounced dead.
DALLAS - Two people were killed in a wrong-way crash on the Dallas North Tollway early Saturday morning.
The wreck happened just after 4:30 a.m., in the southbound lanes of the tollway, near Wycliff Avenue.
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Texas Department of Public Safety investigators said the driver of a Mazda, 27-year-old Connor Steyer from Richardson, was driving northbound in the southbound lanes.
Steyer’s vehicle crashed head-on with a Ford F-150 that was driven by 55-year-old Jorrick Battle.
Both Battle and Steyer were pronounced dead.
Battle's family and friends did not want to go on camera, but shared that Battle was a great person who made an impact on many people.
Investigators said Battle was wearing a seatbelt, while Steyer was not.
No further details were released as the investigation continues.
Because of several deadly wrong-way crashes along the Dallas North Tollway, several safety features have been put in place.
The Wycliff off-ramp has warning lights and signs to alert drivers.
In July 2021, another wrong-way driver was killed in a head-on collision on the Dallas North Tollway near Mockingbird Lane.
This location also had new signs and warning lights.
TxDOT keeps track of crashes across the state.
Data from last year shows 92 people died in wrong-way crashes.