Police Say A 9-Year Old Child Was Killed in Drag Racing Crash

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas Police and Fire report three vehicles were traveling at a high rate of speed, causing an accident that lead to the death of a child. A Dodge Charger, a Ford Mustang, and a Dodge Challenger, were racing on Lake June Road, just after 7:30 p.m. Friday.

According to police, the Dodge Challenger crashed into a Chevy Impala (that was not racing) causing the Impala to rotate violently.

9-year old Olivia Mendez was ejected & killed. Two others in the car were injured, and one of those victims was a juvenile. Two of the vehicles left the scene, but Dallas & Mesquite Police eventually located the other drivers. All three drivers have been arrested.  Charges are pending.

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