Irving daily local headlines: Traffic delays, in-custody death review, and a DART decision
Irving, TX – February 26, 2026 – Traffic backups near SH 114, an in-custody death under review, and a key DART decision at City Hall tonight.
Top local headlines
1) Morning traffic mess in Las Colinas
A crash involving a large truck snarled the Thursday morning commute along State Highway 114 near the President George Bush Turnpike, with delays stretching back through Las Colinas. Drivers reported westbound lanes squeezed down to a single lane while crews worked the scene.
If you have to take 114 toward DFW Airport, expect lingering slowdowns and allow extra time, especially around the 114/PGBT interchange.
2) In-custody death after traffic stop under investigation
Irving police are investigating the death of a man who was taken to a hospital after a traffic stop near North Belt Line Road and Cross Country Trail. Police said the driver was being arrested on a narcotics-related allegation, resisted, and a physical struggle followed.
Officials said officers noticed the man was injured after he was handcuffed, and he later died at the hospital. The Dallas County medical examiner is expected to determine the cause of death, and both criminal and administrative reviews are underway.
3) DART withdrawal election: Irving’s next move is on the agenda
Irving is one of several North Texas cities that have been weighing whether to keep a May 2 vote on leaving the regional transit system. In recent days, other cities have moved to cancel their withdrawal elections after a proposed deal that would return a share of sales-tax revenue to member cities and adjust governance.
Irving’s City Council is expected to take up the issue at a Thursday meeting as deadlines approach to finalize ballot language. For riders and commuters, the stakes are straightforward: a successful withdrawal vote could quickly change local rail, bus, and on-demand service options across Irving.
Sources
- https://www.dallasnews.com/news/transportation/2026/02/26/d-fw-traffic-accident-near-dfw-airport-causing-delays-for-north-texas-drivers/
- https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/video/irving-police-investigating-in-custody-death-following-traffic-stop/
- https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2026/02/24/man-injured-during-altercation-with-irving-police-dies-while-in-police-custody/
- https://www.keranews.org/transportation/2026-02-25/dart-withdrawal-elections-addison-farmers-branch
