Fatal Crash
22-Year-Old Killed After Being Struck by Off-Duty Police Vehicle During IH-635 Construction in Mesquite
Incident record
July 15, 2026
IH-635
Mesquite, Dallas County, TX
Texas
2
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Dallas County Sheriff's Office
Report body
A 22-year-old was killed after being struck by an off-duty police vehicle during overnight highway construction on IH-635 in Mesquite, according to police.
Police said the crash occurred within an active construction zone along the interstate, where highway work was underway at the time. The vehicle involved in the crash belonged to an off-duty officer, according to authorities. Two vehicles were reported to be involved in the incident.
Details surrounding how the crash occurred, including the specific circumstances that led to the 22-year-old being struck, have not been released by police. Investigators have not disclosed whether the victim was working in the construction zone or present in another capacity at the time of the crash.
No additional injuries have been confirmed in connection with the crash. Authorities have not released information regarding potential citations or the outcome of any ongoing review into the incident.
The stretch of IH-635 where the crash occurred has not been further specified by mile marker or cross street. Police have not indicated whether lanes were closed or traffic was rerouted as a result of the crash or the construction activity taking place at the time.
This report is based on preliminary information released by police. Nationwide Report will update this story as officials provide additional details about the crash on IH-635 in Mesquite.
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