Written by: Benton Accident & Injury Lawyers Last Updated : August 24, 2026

Dallas PD investigates fatal fiery crash near UT Dallas 

DALLAS, TX – Dallas police are investigating the details behind a fatal fiery crash that occurred north of the University of Texas at Dallas on Sunday. 

The collision happened before 6 a.m. on the 8100th block of Frankford Road, according to Fox4News. Based on the source’s photo, a vehicle crashed, caught on fire, and then came to rest against a tree. 

Police confirmed that two people died from their injuries at the scene. Their identities will be released once their family isnotified. Police are actively working to piece together the contributing factors behind the collision. 

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