Fatal Shooting and Crash Disrupt DART Blue Line in Dallas

Dallas police were called at about 3:20 p.m. on November 5 to a collision near East Ledbetter Drive and South Lancaster Road. Investigators believe the driver of a gray sedan had been shot before the car struck another vehicle, based on their preliminary findings.

The driver was transported to a hospital, where they later died. Another person was also hospitalized; officials had not provided that person’s condition.

The sedan came to rest on the DART Blue Line tracks near Ledbetter Station, disrupting train service. Shuttle buses were arranged for passengers traveling between Ledbetter and VA Medical Center stations while the investigation was underway.

Police were working to establish who shot the driver and what led to the shooting. No arrests had been made, and officials had not said how long the investigation would continue.