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Dallas, TX (June 12, 2026) – One person died and another was hurt late Thursday night, June 11, after a collision at the intersection of Marsh Lane and West Northwest Highway, near Dallas Love Field. A red sedan was attempting a left turn onto Marsh Lane when a van traveling westbound on West Northwest Highway struck it. The van then rolled onto its side following the collision.
The driver of the sedan was taken to a hospital, where the person died, and the van driver was treated for minor injuries. A preliminary review of the accident indicated the sedan driver turned at an unsafe moment, which led to the crash.
The name of the driver who died had not been released as of this report.
Investigators continue to examine the full circumstances of the wreck, and updated information will be made public as it becomes available. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the family of the person who lost their life.
What Drivers Should Know About Left-Turn Crashes at Busy Intersections in Texas
Left-turn crashes are among the most common and deadliest collision types at signalized intersections across Texas. When a driver turns left, they must cross oncoming traffic — and misjudging the speed or distance of an approaching vehicle can result in a direct broadside or head-on contact. The faster the oncoming vehicle is traveling, the less margin there is for error.
Texas law requires drivers to yield to oncoming traffic before completing a left turn, whether at a green light or an unprotected turn. Many drivers underestimate how quickly oncoming vehicles close the gap, particularly at night when depth perception and speed judgment can be harder to gauge accurately. Intersections near major transit corridors like Love Field tend to carry higher-than-average traffic volumes, which raises the stakes of any misjudged turn.
When a struck vehicle rolls onto its side, occupants who are not properly restrained face a significantly elevated risk of serious harm. Rollover forces can be unpredictable, and the structural protection of a vehicle changes considerably once it leaves an upright position.
