Overview
- Plano police say a Ford F-150 driven by 22-year-old Steve Jaramillo struck a Toyota RAV4 at the Alma Drive and Cross Bend Road intersection, killing both people in the RAV4.
- Officers and Plano Fire-Rescue crews found the RAV4 occupants unconscious, extracted them, and performed life-saving measures but both were pronounced dead at the scene.
- Police say the RAV4 was making a left turn on a flashing yellow light when it was hit, causing the vehicle to roll and both vehicles to strike a traffic signal pole and a tree.
- Jaramillo was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, and investigators say alcohol and excessive speed contributed to the collision and that additional charges may be considered.
- Authorities are withholding the victims’ identities while they notify next of kin and continue an active investigation that could affect final charges and any legal proceedings.