According to the Carrollton Police, a motor vehicle accident occurred in Carrollton on Tuesday night.
The crash happened on the turnpike near Josey Lane at around 10:30 p.m.
According to the reports, the officer was backing up another officer on a DWI investigation when he was hit by a passing driver.
He was struck head-on by a driver who struck Arellano going the wrong way on the highway.
Police officer Steve Nothem II along with 82-year-old Phillip Parker suffered major injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene.
No additional information regarding the fatal crash was provided by the Deputies.
October 20, 2022
Source: WFAA