Frightening Crash on Live Oak Street Kills Jose Angel Avila [Dallas, TX]

Dallas, TX (April 17, 2026) — On Thursday evening, Jose Angel Avila lost his life after a violent carjacking led to a deadly crash on Live Oak Street in Dallas.

Reports say that Avila was walking along a sidewalk near Live Oak Street when a stolen vehicle slammed into him, pinning him against a tree. Emergency responders rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

The incident began around 5:30 p.m. near Collette Avenue, where a man allegedly carried out a carjacking involving a Kia Sorento. After taking control of the vehicle, the suspect sped away in the wrong lane and crashed head-on into a Toyota Prius stopped at a sign. The force of the collision pushed both vehicles onto the sidewalk, striking Avila.

Authorities arrested a 25-year-old Dallas man in connection with the incident and charged him with murder and robbery. Investigators continue to review the circumstances surrounding the crash.

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Sweet Lawyers extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Jose Angel Avila. Losing a loved one in such a tragic and senseless incident is devastating, and we hope they find strength and comfort during this difficult time.

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