Jonathan Washington Dead, Edgar Cortez Arrested after DUI Crash on US Highway 80 East [Sunnyvale, TX]

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34-Year-Old Driver Killed in Wrong-Way Collision near Lawson Road

SUNNYVALE, TX (December 17, 2024) – Early Sunday morning, Jonathan Washington was killed in a DUI crash on US Highway 80.

Sunnyvale Police Officers responded to the scene around 2:30 a.m., near Lawson Road on December 1st.

Investigators say Cortez was driving west in the eastbound lanes when he crashed into a Dodge Challenger, occupied by Washington.

Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medical personnel later pronounced 34-year-old Washington dead at the scene. Officers say he was deeply engaged in youth sports within the Mesquite community and was employed at Baylor Dallas.

Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during clearing operations.

Following preliminary duties, police officers arrested 22-year-old Cortez and charged him with intoxication manslaughter. Authorities are holding Cortez in the Mesquite city jail on a $252,000 bond.

At this time, an active investigation to determine more information is still underway. Once available, further details will be provided about the fatal collision near Lawson Road.


Our deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Jonathan Washington.


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