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Crash Outcome: Stolen Vehicles Hit Bystanders; One Stabbed
Angel Zamora Moreno, 26, is facing assault charges for a wild post-crash rampage: stabbing a bystander and intentionally hitting two others with stolen vehicles.
Published August 7, 2024 at 8:49am by Alexis Simmerman
Multi-Car Crash on I-635 in Dallas Turns Violent; One Suspect Arrested
Dallas, Texas — A routine traffic incident turned into a violent assault on Tuesday morning, as one frustrated driver took out their rage on fellow motorists, leaving multiple people hospitalized with injuries.
Here's What Happened:
- Time: 7 a.m.
- Date: Tuesday
- Location: I-635 westbound in Northeast Dallas at Forest Lane
The Chaos Unfolds:
- Multiple-car crash occurs, blocking traffic during rush hour.
- Angel Zamora Moreno, 26, becomes angry and violent, stabbing a bystander.
- Moreno steals a Texas Department of Transportation truck, injuring the driver.
- Suspect then takes control of a second vehicle, assaulting the driver.
Witness Accounts:
"I was shaking, my voice was shaking when I called 911. I was watching someone try to kill another person. It was a terrifying Tuesday morning," - Malori Mitchell, witness.
Aftermath:
- Three victims hospitalized, one in critical condition from stabbing.
- Moreno also hospitalized as a precaution and now faces multiple charges.
- Highway lanes cleared by 11:15 a.m., but the incident left a traumatic mark on the community.
Justice in Motion:
Angel Zamora Moreno, 26, has been arrested and charged:
- 7 counts of aggravated assault
- 2 counts of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle
- 1 count of criminal mischief
DPD Detective Marc Tucker urges anyone with information to contact:
- Phone: 214-671-3621
- Email: marc.tucker@dallaspolice.gov.
Original sources:
Texas driver stabs bystander, steals TxDOT vehicle after crash.
Witness describes 'terrifying Tuesday morning' as driver goes on violent rampage.
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