Ato Kwamena Dadzie Arrested in Shocking Collision Near I-35 [Bellmead, TX]

Bellmead, TX (March 20, 2026) — A late-night crash near I-35 left a pickup driver injured and led to the arrest of 44-year-old Ato Kwamena Dadzie.

The collision happened around 11:30 p.m. at the intersection of the I-35 access road and North Loop 340.

Authorities said that Dadzie, ran a red light and slammed into a white Ford pickup. The impact left the pickup heavily damaged, with broken windows, a crushed hood, and severe front-end destruction that made the vehicle undrivable. The victim reported back pain and required medical attention following the crash.

After hitting the pickup, the truck tractor continued over a curb and struck several directional signs before leaving the scene. Officials said Dadzie did not stop or provide assistance at the time.

Several hours later, Dadzie returned to the scene, where police took him into custody. Authorities charged him with collision involving injury, a third-degree felony. He was later booked into the McLennan County Jail.

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