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13-09-2026
According to the report from Mesquite police:
- What happened: A 36-year-old Dallas man, identified as Jose Aguilar Renteria, was killed after his car crashed into the trailer of a slow-moving 18-wheeler.
- When and Where: The crash occurred on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, around 3:17 a.m. in the northbound lanes of Interstate 635 near North Gross Road in Mesquite, Texas.
- The Collision: Renteria was driving an Alfa Romeo sedan when he collided with the back of the tractor-trailer. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene.
- The Truck Driver: The driver of the 18-wheeler was identified as 30-year-old Ulises Mendez Hernandez of Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. Hernandez was driving at a slow speed at the time of the impact.
- Charges and Investigation: Hernandez was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI). However, a spokesperson for the Mesquite Police Department stated that Hernandez’s alleged intoxication did not appear to be a direct contributing factor to the crash occurring. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.