Intoxication manslaughter suspect arrested after early morning crash in Irving

Your Wednesday Morning Headlines, September 7th, 2022

IRVING (CBSDFW.COM) - An intoxication manslaughter investigation has begun into a fatality crash the morning of Sept. 7.

It happened on SH 183 East near Carl Road.

The driver of a broken down car was struck while standing outside by another vehicle. Police said the suspected drunk driver is in custody.

🚨Traffic Alert🚨
EB SH 183 is shut down at O’Connor. All traffic is exiting Carl due to a fatality crash. Expect delays for the next few hours.

Officers are conducting an Intoxication Manslaughter Investigation.

*Seek Alternate Route*#EndTheStreak #DontDrinkAndDrive pic.twitter.com/AEaMQa1tiv
— Irving Police Dept. (@IrvingPD) September 7, 2022

The state highway was shut down at O'Connor prompting law enforcement to advise drivers to take an alternate route.

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