Emma Hackney Dies in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Turtle Creek Boulevard [Dallas, TX]

Dallas, TX (December 2, 2025) — A multi-vehicle crash Sunday evening in Uptown Dallas left 29-year-old Emma Hackney dead, two others injured, and one man (Preston Petty) under arrest.

According to Dallas Fire-Rescue, the fatal crash happened around 5:17 p.m. at the intersection with Gillespie Street.

Officials say that multiple callers reported a collision involving two vehicles, including one that overturned.

Crews extricated a trapped occupant before transporting four people to nearby hospitals. Authorities later confirmed that Hackney died from her injuries. Two others remained in critical condition. Police also arrested one individual connected to the crash, though additional details have not yet been released.

The investigation is ongoing. Current updates include the arrest of Preston Petty, 26, for driving under the influence.

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We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Emma Hackney. Losing a loved one in a sudden crash is devastating, and our thoughts are with everyone affected during this heartbreaking time.

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