Overview

• 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.