Off-duty Euless officer killed by suspected drunk driver
Published: Nov. 30, 2021 at 12:46 PM CST
LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) - An off-duty Euless officer is killed in an alleged drunk driving accident over the weekend.
The two-vehicle accident happened on Saturday afternoon at around 1:30 p.m. just north of Fort Worth.
According to police, the driver ran a red light and crashed into two vehicles.
Callers reported that the suspect tried to flee the accident but was later stopped by bystanders. They say they could smell a strong odor of alcohol.
One of the victims in the crash was identified as Alejandro Cervantes of the Euless Police Department.
The driver is expected to face intoxication manslaughter charges.
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