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Jonathan Ayala, 14, killed in pedestrian collision on Marsalis Avenue in Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas

Modified Date: 
Tue, 09/10/2024 - 12:52pm
Accident Date: 
Friday, September 6, 2024

Report: Passenger reached into driver’s purse before crash that killed Dallas 14-year-old

The man accused of murdering a 14-year-old Dallas ISD student last week was trying to steal money from a woman’s purse at the time of the deadly crash, according to newly released police documents.

Car passenger charged with murder for crash that killed Dallas boy, 14

Police say 47-year-old James Grant caused the boy's death after he assaulted the driver, causing them to veer off the road. He is charged with felony murder.

People Involved: 
Jonathan Ayala
James Grant
Roadway: 
Marsalis Avenue
City: 
Dallas, TX