Death by Cop  2026

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Name Withheld

Age :

Gender : Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/21/2026

Location : Interstate 30 at or near Cockrell Hill Road

City : Dallas

County : Dallas

State : Texas

Agency : Grand Prairie Police Department; Dallas County Sheriff’s Office assisting

Officer(s) :Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On January 21, 2026, Grand Prairie Police Department officers attempted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Tahoe on Interstate 30 near Dallas, suspecting the driver of driving under the influence. The driver fled from officers, leading to a police pursuit. According to police, the driver lost control of the vehicle, which rolled over near Cockrell Hill Road. The driver was ejected from the SUV and pronounced dead at the location. Authorities reported numerous alcohol containers in the vehicle and believe the driver was intoxicated at the time. The crash remains under investigation by law enforcement agencies.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/suspect-dies-following-police-chase-rollover-crash-dallas/
https://www.cbsnews.com/dfw/
https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-police-chase-rollover-i-30