18-Year-Old Axel Perez Arrested in I-35W Deadly DUI Crash

2 Dead in Fort Worth Wrong-Way Crash

Fort Worth, TX (January 18, 2026) – The authorities arrested Axel Perez, 18, following an I-35W deadly DUI crash Saturday morning.

The fatal collision happened at 2:08 a.m. on the northbound freeway and Garden Acres Drive.

Investigators said a car driven by Perez was driving the wrong way and struck another vehicle.

The two people in the vehicle that was hit were killed.

Fort Worth police arrested Axel Perez and and is now facing charges of intoxicated manslaughter with a vehicle.

Sweet Lawyers extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of those killed in this tragic collision. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time.

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