DALLAS – A 22-year-old Texas mother was driving 82 mph in a 35 mph zone with her two young children in the car when she crashed into a Toyota Prius, killing two recent Southern Methodist University graduates, according to a newly released arrest affidavit. Julian Harris, 23, and Madison Duren, 22, both died. Aldrea Rogers now faces two counts of manslaughter.
Arrest Affidavit Says Rogers Was Driving 82 MPH in 35 MPH Zone
According to the arrest affidavit, Rogers was traveling at 82 mph in an area with a 35 mph speed limit. That is more than double the posted limit. She slammed into the Prius carrying Harris and Duren. Speed is a leading factor in deadly crashes across Texas.
Her two young children were in the car at the time of the crash. Both children survived. Their condition and ages were not released. Photos from the scene show the Prius crushed and torn apart by the impact.
Julian Harris Dies at Scene as Madison Duren Later Dies in Hospital
Julian Harris, 23, died at the scene of the crash. Emergency crews responded quickly to the scene. Madison Duren, 22, was rushed to a hospital, where she later died from her injuries.
The couple had just left their apartment when the crash happened. The exact location and date of the crash were not included in the post. Their sudden deaths have left families and friends heartbroken. Many have shared tributes online.
Couple Shared Passion for Theater in Dallas Arts Community
Harris and Duren were recent graduates of Southern Methodist University in Dallas. SMU is known for its respected theater program. The couple shared a deep passion for theater. Photos show the pair smiling together in stage makeup.
After graduating from SMU, they had been active in the Dallas arts community. They were both just starting their careers. Their loss is being felt deeply across the city’s theater scene.
Aldrea Rogers Held in Dallas County Jail on $500,000 Bond
Rogers, 22, faces two counts of manslaughter in connection with the deadly crash. She was booked into the Dallas County Jail with bond set at $500,000. The affidavit has shed new light on the crash.
In Texas, manslaughter is a second-degree felony punishable by two to 20 years in prison. Additional charges related to the children in the car could also be considered. Rogers is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. The case is expected to move through Dallas County courts in the coming months.
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