Fatal Wrong-Way Crash in South Dallas
Introduction to the Incident
A woman turned herself into police Wednesday following a fatal wrong-way crash in South Dallas earlier this month, police said.
Police were called at about 7:40 p.m. May 11 to a crash in the 5000 block of Second Avenue, where officers determined a street race led to one uninvolved motorist dying in the crash, according to a news release.
Arrests and Charges
Sharonda Clark, 47, was booked into Dallas County jail and faces charges in connection to the crash, including one count of collision involving death and one count of racing on a highway causing death, according to jail records.
Clark’s attorney, Elaine Evans, said in a statement Saturday that the allegations against Clark were “trumped up” and denied her client had been racing before the crash.
Clark “…didn’t speed off or away from the scene, and [she] knew paramedics were en route, and she stayed and waited on them,” Evans said in the statement to The Dallas Morning News.
Circumstances of the Crash
At the time of the crash, Clark and her daughter were leaving a cemetery — where they had just visited the grave of Clark’s son, Evans said.
Evans said she expects the charges to change or be dropped once prosecutors review the evidence and her client’s statement to police.
“If not,” Evans continued, “we are prepared for the citizens of Dallas County to review it and weigh in, as Sharonda Clark is guilty of speeding, no doubt, but little else.”
Investigation and Other Arrests
It was not immediately clear how the investigation led to Clark’s arrest. The news release did not detail her alleged involvement, only that she had turned herself in and is facing charges.
One person who was not part of the race was killed, according to police, and at least three others were hospitalized.
The person who died was identified as Jose Ambrocio Medina Soto, 59, according to Dallas County medical examiner’s office records.
Police have announced one other arrest in connection with the crash.
Kadishjah Jackson, 31, was booked into the Dallas County jail on May 12 in connection to the crash. It was not immediately clear whether Jackson had an attorney.
Charges Against Jackson
Jackson was speeding while racing another vehicle, an officer wrote in an arrest-warrant affidavit. Her car then crossed into the oncoming lane and crashed head-on into Soto’s vehicle, causing it to flip over, the affidavit says.
Jackson is facing charges in connection to the crash, including one count of manslaughter and two counts of racing on highway causing serious bodily injury, according to jail records.
Conclusion
The fatal wrong-way crash in South Dallas has resulted in the arrest of two individuals, with charges including collision involving death, racing on a highway causing death, manslaughter, and racing on highway causing serious bodily injury. The investigation is ongoing, and the community is left to grapple with the consequences of street racing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happened in the fatal wrong-way crash in South Dallas?
A: A street race led to a fatal wrong-way crash in South Dallas, resulting in the death of one uninvolved motorist, Jose Ambrocio Medina Soto, 59, and hospitalizing at least three others.
Q: Who has been arrested in connection with the crash?
A: Two individuals have been arrested: Sharonda Clark, 47,! and Kadishjah Jackson, 31. Clark faces charges including collision involving death and racing on a highway causing death, while Jackson faces charges including manslaughter and racing on highway causing serious bodily injury.
Q: What is the current status of the investigation?
A: The investigation is ongoing, with prosecutors reviewing the evidence and statements from the individuals involved. The charges against Clark and Jackson may change or be dropped as a result of this review.
