The deadly accident took place on Dallas N. Tollway at around 4:30 a.m. It was reported that a 2019 Mazda CX5 was headed north in the southbound lanes of the highway as a 2017 Ford F150 was traveling south. The two vehicles collided head-on near Wycliff Avenue.
The 27-year-old Richardson man driving the Mazda suffered fatal injuries in the collision. The 55-year-old Houston man was also killed in the accident.
No additional information has been provided at this time. The identities of the deceased parties have been withheld.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the deadly accident is in progress. More information will be released as it becomes available.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time.
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