Texas Man Charged with Murder After Fatal Car Crash at Alleged 260 MPH
Darion Thomas, 26, faces murder and theft charges following a high-speed crash that resulted in the death of Karen Mariela, 32, who was in the backseat of the stolen vehicle.
- Darion Thomas allegedly stole a vehicle with Karen Mariela in the backseat, leading to a fatal crash.
- Thomas claimed he needed a ride to work and drove the car at an alleged speed of 260 mph.
- Mariela, a mother of two from Honduras, was pronounced dead at the scene from blunt force injuries.
- Thomas is being held on a $1 million bond for murder and $5,000 for theft in Dallas County jail.
- The incident has raised concerns in the community about car thefts and dangerous speeding.
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