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Officer Jacob Arellano killed in wrong-way collision with alleged DUI driver, Mayra Rebollar Pineda, 31,on Spur 408 in Dallas, Texas
Officials: Dallas police officer dies after wrong-way crash heading to work
Authorities said the officer was driving in the middle lane out of three lanes heading northbound, and then a sedan hit the front left of the officer's vehicle.
Dallas police officer killed in crash with wrong-way driver
Officer Arellano is survived by his parents, girlfriend, infant child, and brother, who is also a Dallas police officer.
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A complete toxicology report showed that Pineda's blood alcohol level was between 0.2 and 0.22, roughly 2.5 times the legal limit.
What every family needs to know about Dallas wrongful death claims
When someone is killed in a car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, or other kind of accident, family members left behind must cope with the tragedy as best they can. Many important decisions need to be made, and a wrongful death claim needs to be filed.
In Dallas, a claim can be filed only by specific family members, but there are strict requirements and deadlines that must be met. It is critical to talk with a Mullen & Mullen attorney to get the information and advice needed to move forward.