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Police Chase in Grand Prairie Ends in Fatal Crash; Driver Charged with Murder

Llonis Arevalo, a gang member out on bond, faces multiple charges after fleeing officers and causing a collision that killed a stranded motorist.

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Overview

  • Grand Prairie police attempted to stop Llonis Arevalo's Camaro early Saturday morning, leading to a high-speed chase on Interstate 30.
  • The pursuit ended when Arevalo struck a disabled vehicle at the Hampton Road South exit, killing the stranded driver, whose identity has not yet been released.
  • Arevalo and an unidentified passenger fled on foot after the crash; police apprehended Arevalo following a struggle in the median.
  • Arevalo, who admitted to ingesting fentanyl, was treated at a hospital before being taken into custody on charges including murder and evading arrest causing death.
  • Authorities confirmed Arevalo is a documented gang member out on bond for multiple felony charges; investigations into the crash and criminal actions are ongoing.