Child critically injured in Dallas crash caused by fleeing suspect, police say

A child is critically injured after a fleeing suspect caused a crash with another vehicle in Dallas on Tuesday evening, police said.

Dallas police said the suspect was fleeing from a home in the 10300 block of Elam Road, where he was "involved in a disturbance," when he crashed in the intersection of North Masters Drive and Elam Road. 

Officers responded to the area at approximately 4:43 p.m. to an assist officer call. On Wednesday, Dallas Police offered more information.

The department said 54-year-old Ronnie Alcaraz allegedly assaulted a woman and took her phone away as she tried calling for police. Alcaraz then reportedly sped off as police arrived, but officers did not pursue. Alcaraz then reportedly crashed his car.

Officers said they were able to arrest Alcaraz at the scene of the crash, where he hit three vehicles. A child who was in one of the impacted cars was ejected during the crash and rushed to a hospital in critical condition, police said.

Alcaraz is now in custody and charged with evading arrest or detention causing serious bodily injury for the crash, which is a third-degree felony. He's also charged with aggravated assault - family violence with a deadly weapon, which is a first-degree felony, and interference with an emergency call, a Class A misdemeanor. Both of the latter charges are related to the initial disturbance call. 

Police also noted Alcaraz was arrested on outside warrants.