1 dead in Dallas after SUV crashes into utility pole

Published July 23, 2026 7:44 AM CDT

A man died in Dallas overnight after crashing his SUV into a utility pole.

What we know:

The crash happened in the 2800 block of South Westmoreland Road.

Dallas firefighters responded to the scene and found an SUV that had struck a large utility pole.

The adult male driver had to be extracted from the vehicle. He was taken to the hospital but did not survive.

What we don't know:

Police are still investigating to determine what caused the driver to lose control on the roadway.

His identity has not yet been released.

The Source: The information in this story comes from police and firefighters at the accident scene.

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