Garland police make arrest after head-on collision leaves 1 dead, 2 in critical condition
GARLAND, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Garland police have made an arrest after a head-on collision Friday evening.
At about 5 p.m. Friday, Garland police responded to a crash northbound on Castle Drive near Toler Road.
Investigators believe a black Dodge pickup truck, occupied by 30-year-old Jeremy Spencer, was traveling northbound on Castle Drive when it crossed the center median, colliding head-on with a grey SUV that was traveling southbound, then catching on fire.
Police said multiple occupants were transported to an area hospital in critical condition. As of Monday, 13-year-old Brooklyn Moran has died and her mother, 37-year-old Brittney, remains in critical condition. Another girl is also in critical condition.
Spencer was believed to be impaired. He was arrested then transported to a hospital for his injuries.
Spencer has been charged with two counts of intoxication assault with a vehicle-serious bodily injury and intoxication manslaughter.
Police say the investigation is ongoing.
