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Four Dead in Texas Street Race Crash

Police charged a 20-year-old for racing at high speeds.

Published August 13, 2024 at 12:57pm by Taylor Ardrey

Four Family Members Killed in Texas Street Racing Crash, Police Say

Grand Prairie, Texas — Four family members traveling in an SUV were killed after being struck by a suspected street racer on Saturday evening. A fifth family member survived but remains in critical condition.

At approximately 8 p.m., a red Dodge Charger driven by 20-year-old Jaime Mesa was "traveling at a high rate of speed" while racing a white vehicle, according to the Grand Prairie Police Department. While turning left, the Charger collided with a Chevy Traverse SUV.

Three SUV occupants died at the scene, and a fourth succumbed to their injuries shortly after being transported to the hospital. The fifth victim, 17-year-old Anthony Rosales, is currently in critical condition.

Mesa was arrested and charged with multiple counts, including manslaughter and aggravated assault. The driver of the white vehicle, 22-year-old Anthony Morales, fled the scene but was later apprehended and faces similar charges.

"This sweet sibling group has a long hard road ahead of them physically, emotionally, and financially."
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The victims have been identified as Rosales family members: father Jessie, mother Lorena, and siblings Stephanie and Angel.

As of Tuesday afternoon, a GoFundMe for the family has raised over $30,500 to support Anthony's recovery and the family's funeral expenses.

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