Mother and Daughter Among Three Killed in Car Crash
A young mother and her 6-year-old daughter were among the three people who lost their lives in a devastating Halloween night crash on U.S. Highway 75 near the Plano-Richardson border. The tragic incident, which involved a multi-vehicle, chain-reaction crash, left seven others injured and closed down the highway for nearly nine hours as first responders and investigators worked at the scene.
The accident occurred around 11 p.m. on Tuesday as traffic was heavy with families returning from Halloween festivities. According to preliminary reports from Richardson police, the initial collision involved a speeding vehicle that rear-ended another car, setting off a series of crashes that ultimately involved four vehicles. The impact of the chain reaction was severe, with some vehicles sustaining major damage, and multiple occupants were trapped inside their cars.
Among the victims were a 25-year-old mother and her 6-year-old daughter, who were returning home after a night of trick-or-treating. Witnesses described seeing Halloween costumes and candy scattered on the road, adding a somber reminder of the innocent night the victims had been enjoying. The mother and daughter were pronounced dead at the scene, along with a third victim, identified as a 47-year-old man in a separate vehicle.
Emergency personnel worked into the early morning hours, freeing trapped passengers, providing aid to the injured, and clearing the scene. Seven people were taken to nearby hospitals with varying injuries, some of whom remain in critical condition. The victims’ names have not been publicly released, pending family notifications.
A police spokesperson from the Richardson Police Department said the investigation into the crash is ongoing, with early indications suggesting that speed and possibly impaired driving were factors. “This was a tragic and preventable loss of life,” the spokesperson said. “We are urging everyone to remember that safety must come first, especially on nights when roads are busy, and pedestrians and families are out celebrating.”
The extended road closure, which lasted until approximately 8 a.m. Wednesday, caused significant traffic delays for morning commuters and underscored the scale of the tragedy. Local authorities have renewed calls for safer driving practices, particularly on busy holiday nights when there are higher numbers of families and children on the roads.
Neighbors and community members have begun leaving flowers and messages of support near the crash site as they mourn the loss of the mother and her daughter. Friends and family of the victims described them as a devoted, loving pair who shared a close bond. A close family friend shared, “She was a wonderful mother, and her daughter was full of life and joy. They had just been celebrating Halloween together, and it breaks our hearts that they’re gone.”
The Richardson community is coming together to support the families affected by this tragedy, with local leaders organizing a vigil in memory of those lost. The vigil will be held on Friday evening at a local park to honor the lives of the victims and to provide a space for healing and solidarity.
This tragic incident serves as a painful reminder of the importance of responsible driving, especially during high-traffic times. As investigators work to understand the full circumstances that led to this loss, the Richardson community will hold close the memories of those who were taken too soon on what should have been a joyful night.
