Second Teen Arrested in Deadly Street Racing Hit and Run in Dallas

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – Dallas Police arrested second teenager wanted in connection to a deadly hit and run during a street race.

Investigators said 19-year-old Brayan Montoya and 18-year-old Andrew Martinez were behind the wheels of two cars that were speeding southbound on Ferguson near Highwood Drive when 73-year-old Linda Pearson and her dog were hit.

Police arrested Montoya last week and charged him with accident involving death and racing on a highway causing bodily injury.

CrimeStoppers had offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest but police have not released details on how Montoya and Martinez were identified.

Street racing has been a growing problem in Dallas.

Dallas Police has a task force designated to tackle street racing and the city has added speed bumps and street lights to curb the issue.

2 for 2! We always get our man. Special thanks to @Dallas_DA and our other law enforcement partners for assisting us with several warrants to make this happen. @DPDChiefGarcia @DPDMHarris @DPDLTSanchez @DPDLTSanchez @DPDRRamirez @TCastro7488 @DPDMartinez @judgecreuzot https://t.co/mUv3Qzdb0a
— DPD FUGITIVE UNIT (@DPDFUGITIVE) December 5, 2021