Update (February 10, 2026): Relatives have identified the two men killed in this accident as Colorado resident Chad Smith and New Jersey resident Sam Arlia. The two men were in Dallas for a conference.

Dallas, TX — February 5, 2026, two people were killed and two others were injured in a car accident at about 6:20 p.m. at Frankford Road and Coit Road.

Authorities said an east bound Mercedes-Benz sedan collided with a southbound Nissan sedan at the intersection before crashing into two men who were waiting to cross the street.

The pedestrians, whose names have not been made public yet, died after being transported to a nearby hospital, according to authorities.

The two drivers suffered non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Dallas County crash at this time. The accident is still under investigation.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

After serious crashes, the first reports often leave more questions than answers. Early summaries can miss important details, and that matters because those details are what explain how ordinary moments turn into irreversible outcomes.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? When a crash involves multiple vehicles and people outside those vehicles, a quick look at the scene is rarely enough. A careful investigation usually means mapping where each vehicle traveled, reviewing timing and studying what each driver was doing just before impact. It also means spending real time on the case, not rushing to conclusions. Some investigators have deep training in complex crash analysis, while others may not. That difference can shape what gets noticed and what gets missed.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? In crashes like this, it is important to ask whether a vehicle failed to respond the way a driver expected. Problems with brakes, steering or safety sensors do not always leave obvious signs. Driver-assist systems meant to warn or slow a vehicle may not activate, or may activate too late. Without a full mechanical inspection, those issues can stay hidden.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Modern vehicles store detailed information about speed, braking and steering in the seconds before a crash. Phones can show whether a driver was distracted, and vehicle systems can reveal whether alerts or warnings were triggered. Traffic cameras or nearby video can also help confirm timing and movement. This data often tells a clearer story than witness memories alone.

Crashes like this remind us that surface answers are rarely enough. Real understanding comes from asking harder questions and following the evidence wherever it leads, even when the process takes time and effort.

Key takeaways:

• A full crash investigation usually requires more than a basic scene review.
• Mechanical problems can play a role even when damage looks ordinary.
• Electronic data often provides the most reliable picture of what happened.