Accident That Claimed The Life of Woman on I-35 in Dallas While Trying to Rescue Dog, Identified

A tragic accident occurred early Wednesday morning on Interstate 35 in Dallas, resulting in the death of 35-year-old Melanie Rachelle Dunahue. The incident unfolded near Royal Lane when Dunahue, walking her dog along the highway, chased after her pet after it ran into traffic. Both she and her dog were struck by a vehicle. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation, while southbound lanes of the highway were temporarily closed before reopening by the morning rush hour. This incident adds to a series of major highway closures in Dallas that night.