Dallas Police responded to a severe vehicle versus pedestrian crash on the evening of Friday, January 16, 2026, at 7:35 p.m. The incident occurred at a specific location: the intersection of South Malcolm X Boulevard (also known as South Central Expressway service road) and Hickman Street in the South Dallas/Fair Park area. Officers arrived to find that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle, resulting in a fatality.
The victim was identified by the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office as 71-year-old Vickie Carol Goodson. She was a resident of Dallas, Texas. Tragically, Ms. Goodson succumbed to her injuries at the scene. No other individuals were reported injured in the collision.
Preliminary information from the Dallas Police Department indicates that the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene following the crash. The driver has cooperated with the ongoing police investigation. Initial reports have stated that the driver showed no signs of impairment at the time of the incident.
As of the latest updates, the Dallas Police Department’s Vehicular Crimes Unit continues to investigate the circumstances that led to the fatal collision. The investigation remains active, and authorities are working to determine factors such as vehicle speed, pedestrian actions, traffic signal status, and overall visibility at the intersection at the time of the crash.
It is standard procedure for law enforcement to submit a formal Texas Peace Officer’s Crash Report (Form CR-3) to the Texas Department of Transportation following a fatal traffic accident. These reports become part of the state’s official traffic records, though they are not immediately available to the public online. Involved parties or their representatives can obtain a copy by request.
The community mourns the loss of Vickie Carol Goodson in this tragic traffic accident. Her death underscores the critical importance of pedestrian and driver awareness, especially at urban intersections. The Dallas Police Department urges anyone with additional information about this incident to contact their Vehicular Crimes Unit to assist the investigation.