DALLAS, TX — Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes U.S. 75 Northbound; 35-Year-Old Maria Fernanda Esquivel Ramirez Identified as Victim
A tragic multi-vehicle collision early Sunday morning brought traffic to a halt and claimed the life of a 35-year-old woman in North Dallas. According to the Dallas Police Department, all northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 75 were shut down for several hours following the fatal crash, which occurred near Interstate 635 at approximately 3:40 a.m. on May 5.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene to find a chaotic collision involving multiple vehicles, including a motorcycle. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, and another was transported to a local hospital with injuries. The current condition of the hospitalized individual has not been released.
The Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the deceased as Maria Fernanda Esquivel Ramirez, a 35-year-old resident whose life was tragically cut short in the early-morning wreck. Officials have not yet specified her role in the crash—whether she was a driver, passenger, or pedestrian at the time.
Law enforcement immediately shut down the northbound lanes of the highway, causing major traffic disruptions and prompting early Sunday commuters to find alternate routes. The closure lasted for several hours as investigators reconstructed the scene, examined the involved vehicles, and cleared debris. The highway was reopened to traffic around 10 a.m. after the extensive investigation and cleanup were completed.
While police have not yet confirmed the cause of the crash, investigators are working to determine whether speed, impaired driving, or mechanical failure may have contributed to the deadly incident. No arrests have been made as of now, and the investigation remains active.
Maria Fernanda Esquivel Ramirez’s death marks another sobering reminder of the dangers motorists face on the roads, particularly during the early morning hours when visibility is reduced and driver fatigue or impaired driving may be factors.
Local residents and commuters took to social media to express their condolences and frustrations with the frequent dangers of this stretch of U.S. 75. “There have been too many wrecks here,” one user posted. “Something needs to be done to make this highway safer.”
Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident to come forward to assist with the investigation. Information can be shared directly with the Dallas Police Department Traffic Division.
As the investigation continues, family and friends of Maria Fernanda Esquivel Ramirez are left grieving a sudden and heartbreaking loss. Further details on memorial services or community tributes are expected to follow in the coming days.