Plano PD arrests Steve Jaramillo on suspicion of DUI after deadly 2-vehicle crash
PLANO, TX – Plano police arrested a pickup truck driver on suspicion of driving while intoxicated following a deadly two-vehicle crash on Friday.
According to WFAA, the collision happened around 7:15 p.m. off Alma Drive and Cross Bend Road. Police said a driver of a Ford F-150 pickup truck was going south at a high rate of speed when they crashed into the right side of a Toyota RAV4 going north on Alma Drive.
Police said the Toyota was trying to turn left onto westbound Cross Bend Road on a flashing yellow light when the collision occurred.
The impact caused the Toyota to overturn several times and come to rest on its right side. The two vehicles crashed into a traffic signal pole and a tree off the intersection.
Plano Fire Rescue attempted CPR on the Toyota occupants, who unfortunately died from their injuries.
Police identified the arrested driver as 22-year-old Steve Jaramillo.
A full investigation is underway.
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