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Police officer Mitchell Penton killed in collision with alleged DUI driver Phillip Mabry, 32, on North Central Expressway at Walnut Hill Lane in Dallas, Texas
Modified Date:
Fri, 10/14/2022 - 9:01amAccident Date:
Saturday, February 13, 2021Dallas Officer Hit, Killed By Suspected Intoxicated Driver, Police Say
The officer was standing outside his vehicle, which had its emergency lights on, when he was hit by a 32-year-old driver who was going at a high rate of speed, police said.
Dallas police officer killed after being hit by suspected drunk driver
Police departments across the state -- and beyond -- took to social media to pay respects to Officer Penton and deliver wishes for his family.
Man Accused of Killing Dallas Police Officer in Drunk Driving Crash Indicted by Grand Jury
Phillip Mabry, 32, was indicted on a charge of intoxication manslaughter on a police officer on May 3.
What every victim of a Dallas drunk-driving collision needs to know
It is a sad fact that many injury and fatality accidents are caused by drunk or drugged drivers. Despite all prevention efforts, people still take the risk and drive after drinking, causing a large number of accidents and deaths on Dallas roadways.
All victims of a drunk driver, or the family of someone killed in a drunk-driving crash, need reliable information on what to do immediately to launch an insurance claim and ensure that the at-fault driver is held accountable for their actions. Learn more here about how a Mullen & Mullen lawyer can help.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics:
DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug UsePeople Involved:
Mitchell Penton
Phillip Mabry
City:
Dallas, TXCounty:
Dallas County, TXArea:
Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX
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