Teen Driver Causes Fatal Crash | Texas News

A horrific crash on State Highway 121 in Plano left a 21-year-old man, Xander Jaymes Smith, arrested for intoxication assault after allegedly rear-ending a car and ejecting its driver, Myrna Mellafe, through the sunroof. Myrna, critically injured with a brain bleed and multiple fractures, was hospitalized — but her daughter Javiera, who was supposed to start senior year, now stays by her side, heartbroken yet hopeful as Myrna has begun to respond. The family, already facing overwhelming medical bills and legal costs, is rallying for support — and clinging to every sign of progress in their darkest hour. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dba40ff62664f41d