Grand Prairie man killed fleeing accident
Police said Neri was driving a 1999 Buick Century westbound on I-30 at about 7:50 p.m. He exited onto the northbound frontage road of Highway 161 striking a 2006 Mazada stopped at the traffic signal.
Neri fled from the collision at a high speed, travelling a few hundred feet where he collided with a noise reduction barrier. He was transported by ambulance to Methodist Dallas Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
The driver of the Mazda that was initially struck was not injured.
Sergeant Eric Hansen, Traffic Division, said the collision remains under investigation. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash.
This is the 5th traffic fatality in Grand Prairie this year.
