Two Pedestrians Killed by Impaired Driver on Military Parkway

DALLAS, TX (December 5, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, a deadly DUI crash claimed the lives of Lester Matute-Urquea and one other person.

The incident happened at the 6700 block of Military Parkway around 5:00 a.m., November 12th, involving a vehicle and two pedestrians.

Upon investigation, the troopers learned that 23-year-old Joel Rosales-Perez was traveling eastbound when he drove off the highway and collided with another vehicle.

Furthermore, two people were outside of the vehicle, one later identified as 21-year-old Matute-Urquea, who was then struck by Rosales-Perez. The vehicle came to rest upon hitting a light pole.

Unfortunately, Matute-Urquea and the other victim succumbed to their injuries, and they died at the scene. In addition, the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office will later release the identity of the other victim.

An active investigation is underway and Dallas Police will release additional information as it becomes available to the public.

No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Our deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Lester Matute-Urquea and the other victim.

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