29-year-old Carmen Angelica Guerrero was sentenced to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (x5), Manslaughter, and other charges related to a deadly crash on the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. The collision, which occurred while Guerrero was speeding at 70 mph, left one victim dead, caused life-changing injuries to another, and resulted in serious bodily harm to several others.
The victims, all college-age women, were returning from a birthday celebration and had made the responsible choice to have a designated driver. Just minutes from their destination, they were stopped at a red light when Guerrero, driving a borrowed F150, rear-ended their vehicle. Investigators found that Guerrero only attempted to brake at the point of impact, and witness statements described her as appearing intoxicated and wearing clubbing shoes.
After fleeing the scene, Guerrero was apprehended a week later. One victim died from her injuries, though she was an organ donor and saved several lives. Another victim survived after multiple surgeries but now faces long-term rehabilitation to regain basic abilities like walking and talking. The remaining victims sustained varying degrees of injury, with several requiring emergency surgery.
A DNA comparison from a buccal swab matched Guerrero’s DNA to a red lipstick print found on the deployed airbag of the truck, confirming her involvement in the crash.
Guerrero was sentenced to 18 years in prison with a deadly weapon finding, following her guilty plea in all 12 cases.
The case was prosecuted by the Vehicular Crimes Unit, led by DA Investigators William Martinez and Ronald Cathcart, and supported by DA Paralegal Maria Cantrell. The Dallas Police Department conducted the investigation.
