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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(link is external)

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(link is external)

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