Carlos Elizondo Arrested in Frightening Crash on West Oak Cliff [Dallas, TX]

Dallas, TX (September 9, 2026) — Four pedestrians suffered injuries after a pickup truck, driven by Carlos Elizondo, struck them while they crossed a street in West Oak Cliff early Saturday morning.

The crash happened shortly before 1 a.m. on West Davis Street near North Barnett Avenue. Dallas police said the truck hit all four pedestrians as they attempted to cross the roadway.

Paramedics transported three victims to a hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Medical personnel treated the fourth pedestrian at the scene. Authorities have not released the victims’ names or additional details about their conditions.

Police arrested the pickup’s driver, 32-year-old Carlos Elizondo, and charged him with driving while intoxicated. Officers also arrested a passenger on unrelated charges, but authorities have not identified that person.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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