Vehicle Strikes DART Blue Line Train in Northeast Dallas, One Killed

Overview

• A personal vehicle crossed onto DART Blue Line tracks near Royal Lane and Audelia Road and was struck by a train, killing the vehicle driver at the scene.
• Two passengers on the train suffered minor injuries and were taken to a local hospital while the train operator was uninjured.
• DART suspended service between LBJ/Skillman and White Rock and set up a bus bridge to move passengers while police and DART investigators worked on the scene.
• Authorities have withheld the dead driver’s identity pending notification of next of kin and said details about how the vehicle reached the tracks are not yet available.
• The crash prompted an on-scene emergency response and could lead to reviews of track access and crossing safety as investigators collect evidence and assess operational risks.