2 Killed in Plano Car Accident
Plano Police identified the driver as Vickie Ann Atwell, 60, of Plano, and the passenger as Marshal Warren Gulley, 67, of Plano, who both died in the crash on Alma Drive.
Two people were killed in a car crash on Alma Drive at Cross Bend Road in Plano on November 6, according to Plano Police.
What Happened on Alma Drive in Plano
Plano Police said officers were on the scene of the deadly crash at Alma Drive and Cross Bend Road. Police said it involved two vehicles. Police said the collision took place at about 7:15 on Friday evening. Police said a northbound Toyota RAV4 was turning left onto Cross Bend Road when a southbound Ford F150 struck its right side. The RAV4 overturned, and police said two people inside were found unconscious.
Fire-rescue crews tried life-saving measures, but both people died at the scene. Police identified the RAV4 driver as Vickie Ann Atwell, 60, of Plano, and the passenger as Marshal Warren Gulley, 67, of Plano. Police said they believe both alcohol and speed played a part in the collision.
Lane Closures and the Plano Police Investigation
Police said the F150 driver, Steve Jaramillo, 22, was arrested for driving while intoxicated. Police said more charges may follow, depending on what the investigation finds, and the Plano Police Traffic Unit is handling that work. Plano Police said the southbound lanes of Alma Drive at Cross Bend Drive were closed while officers continued their investigation. Police said the northbound lanes of Alma Drive at Acadia Drive were also closed. No information has been released about when the lanes will reopen, and the investigation is ongoing.
Once a crash report is finished, the people involved and their families can usually request a copy from the agency that wrote it.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
- wfaa.com, “Two killed in Plano crash involving suspected speeding, alcohol; driver arrested”
- wfaa.com, “One dead following major accident on Alma Dr, Plano Police say”
- fox4news.com, “Plano police arrest 1 in crash that killed 2”
- nbcdfw.com, “Man arrested for intoxicated driving after fatal Plano crash kills 2”
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