New Texas law allows police to seize street racing vehicles starting Sept. 1
State lawmakers have given local police and district attorneys a new tool that could take cars away from street racers. The Dallas County DA says he's going to do everything he can, including using a new law, to try and put the brakes on street racing.
Man facing felony murder charges after 3 killed, 2 injured in Dallas street racing crash
Three people were killed and two people were injured. Both of the SUVs racing in the crash on July 30 were stolen. Now, the alleged driver of one of the stolen vehicles in the street racing incident faces the highest charge possible: three counts of murder.
Dallas police responded to 11 street racing/stunting events over the weekend, made 81 arrests
Dallas PD and its Street Racing Task Force responded to 11 street racing/stunting events Friday and Saturday at locations across the city.
Street racing, stunting suspected in weekend crashes into Fort Worth businesses
Surveillance video captured two separate crashes into businesses over the weekend possibly linked to street racing and stunting. No major injuries were reported, but the businesses are left with a big mess.
Dallas police continuing to up patrols and trying new approaches to stop street racing, stunting
Dallas PD is testing out speed bumps and other detractors on roads where there's been the most racing activity. It’s something a few other cities have tried, but it's unclear if it will actually work.
Street stunting spectators could face criminal fines under new Fort Worth city ordinance
Fort Worth police approved a new rule to tackle street racing and stunting in the city. It is now illegal to gather and watch them.
FHP: 11-year-old girl killed in apparent street race crash
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is investigating after an 11-year-old girl was killed from what witnesses say was a street race.
Woman struck by stunt drivers in Fort Worth says she was stuck in traffic, went to help someone else
A woman who was struck by a vehicle during a ‘stunt driving’ takeover in Fort Worth said she was not there as a spectator.
Dangerous street stunting, racing continue plaguing Dallas streets
The Dallas Police Department says they are seeing an increase in street racing over the past month. The chief tweeted new numbers showing more than 160 arrests made.
Dallas council members talk street design, enforcement as racing plagues neighborhoods
Northeast Dallas council members discussed the street racing problem and potential fixes with their constituents in a virtual town hall Tuesday afternoon.
Dallas City Council hopes new police chief will help crack down on street racers, stunters
Street racing only seems to be intensifying and putting additional strain on city resources already spread thin. Some are hoping the new police chief will give a new perspective to tackling a persistent problem.
2 accused of street racing charged for Dallas crash that killed 1, critically injured another
Police have charged two men accused of street racing, leading to a crash that killed one person and left a 70-year-old man in critical condition.
Video catches the moment street racer doing donuts takes out utility pole in North Dallas
Those who live in a Dallas neighborhood are still reeling from the damage caused by street racers performing stunts at a busy intersection over the weekend.
Dallas PD opposes making street racing a priority one call
Despite outcries from the community to end the street racing problem, the Dallas Police Department issued a memo opposing making street racing a priority one call.
Dallas street racing incidents nearly doubled in 2020
Dallas police have received more than 8,400 calls about street racing so far this year.
Fort Worth police cracking down on street racing after deadly crash
Fort Worth police say stopping street racing is often a challenge and means officers have to watch both the streets and social media to catch them in the act.
Innocent Fort Worth couple killed in street racing crash
Police say two of the victims were innocent bystanders who were killed when the alleged street racer struck their vehicle and it burst into flames.
Police enforcing curfew around Downtown Dallas to crack down on crime, street racing
Dallas police are enforcing a curfew in and around downtown in an effort to crack down on crime and street racing.
Police: Driver flees, passenger killed in street racing crash in Fort Worth
Fort Worth police said one person died in a street racing crash early Sunday morning.
Video shows street racing, stunts going on in Victory Park, right outside American Airlines Center
The Dallas Police Department is working to stop street racing in the city, but video showing drivers doing donuts in Victory Park has caused concerns for those living nearby.