Dallas Crash Into Two Homes Results in One Dead and One Critical Injury

I woke up Sunday and saw the kind of headline that makes your stomach drop—a car crashed into two homes in South Dallas, killing one person and leaving another in critical condition. I’ve covered enough incidents to know this isn’t just another traffic story. When a car ends up inside someone’s house, it’s personal. It’s terrifying.

According to Dallas Police, the crash happened around 3:30 a.m. on Woodwick Drive, near the Wolf Creek neighborhood. A Lexus sedan lost control, slammed into one house, and then continued into the garage of the next. Inside those homes were sleeping families, completely unaware that their lives were about to be turned upside down.

The driver, now identified as Antony Clemons, died at the scene. His passenger was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. First responders arrived quickly, but the damage had already been done—two homes torn apart, one life lost, another hanging in the balance.

What makes this story hit even harder is the timing. Middle of the night. Everyone’s asleep. Your front door isn’t just a door—it’s supposed to be a barrier between your family and the outside world. When a car tears through that, it shakes more than just walls. It shakes your sense of safety.

What would you even do if you woke up to that?

What do you think needs to change to stop crashes like this in our neighborhoods? Drop your thoughts below.

Inside the Homes — A Family Woke Up to Chaos

If you’ve ever been jolted awake by a loud noise in the middle of the night, you know that feeling—heart racing, trying to figure out what’s going on.

That’s exactly what happened to Chris Evers and his family. They were sleeping inside one of the homes on Woodwick Drive when the crash hit. He told NBCD, “We heard a very loud bang—it sounded like thunder or lightning.” But this wasn’t weather. It was a car smashing through their wall.

By the time Chris reached the hallway, his daughter was already up. Smoke was filling the home. When they stepped outside, they saw the full scene—a mangled Lexus lodged inside their neighbor’s house and the entire front of their own home destroyed.

Now imagine this: his daughter was sleeping in the very room the car tore through. The only reason she survived unharmed? Her bed was pushed far enough from the wall. Chris said, “If things hadn’t happened the way they had, it could be a much more difficult morning for us.”

I don’t know about you, but that gives me chills. Your home should be the safest place in the world. But what happens when danger comes crashing in without warning?

What Police Know So Far — “Unusual” Case, Speed Likely a Factor

Right now, Dallas Police are still piecing together exactly what went wrong. But based on early reports from FOX 4 News, here’s what they believe: speed was a major factor.

The driver apparently lost control and plowed into not one, but two separate homes. That alone makes this crash stand out. Sgt. Robert Salone from Dallas PD said, “Usually it’s just one house involved. Something like this—it’s unusual.”

It’s the kind of thing that raises bigger questions. Was the driver impaired? Distracted? Was it reckless driving—or just a tragic mistake?

Investigators are waiting on toxicology results and continuing to review the scene. But as of now, it’s clear that velocity and impact angle played key roles in the damage.

And that makes me think—how many times have you seen someone fly past your street at 60, 70, even 80 miles per hour? How many times have we all just assumed, “It won’t happen here”?

There’s a heartbreaking pattern here. A 21-year-old recently turned himself in after crashing into a home in Peoria, leaving behind another deadly scene.

Remembering Antony Clemons — The Man Who Lost His Life

His name was Antony Clemons, and according to his family and friends, he was from Dallas.

We don’t know all the details about him yet—what he did for a living, what his dreams were, what kind of person he was. But we do know this: he was someone’s loved one. And now, he’s gone.

Whenever a crash makes the news, it’s easy to get caught up in the scene photos or the police reports. But behind that crumpled car is a family grieving. A circle of people who lost someone they cared about.

If you’re someone who knew Antony, I hope you’re finding the space to process this loss. And if you didn’t know him, like me, maybe it’s enough to remember that this was a real human being—not just a headline.

Have you ever experienced a near-miss or crash in your neighborhood? Drop your story or thoughts in the comments—someone else might relate.

“It Could’ve Been Worse” — A Family’s Narrow Escape

I keep going back to what Chris Evers said about his daughter.

She was asleep in the room that took the brunt of the crash. The only thing standing between her and tragedy was the placement of her bed—and maybe a bit of luck.

“We felt watched over,” Chris told reporters.

When a car comes through your wall in the middle of the night, you don’t walk away from that without asking, “What if?” What if she had rolled over closer to the wall? What if the timing had been off by even a few seconds?

You and I read these stories thinking, “That would never happen to us.” But families like the Evers didn’t think it would happen either—until it did.

This wasn’t just a physical hit—it was a psychological one too. The kind that makes it hard to sleep for days. The kind that changes how you see your home.

These types of high-impact crashes aren’t unique to Texas. In New Jersey, an ambulance recently crashed into a home, injuring four people and raising similar questions about emergency vehicle speed and control.

What Happens Next — Recovery, Repair, and Unanswered Questions

Crashes like this don’t just end when the sirens fade. For the families on Woodwick Drive, this is just the beginning of a long, uncertain road.

Dallas Police are still investigating what led to the crash—toxicology results are pending, and there’s no official word yet on whether alcohol or substances played a role. We don’t know if charges could be filed later depending on the passenger’s condition.

But what we do know is that the police are calling this a “rare and unusual” crash, and they’re treating it seriously.

Then there’s the physical recovery.

Both homes suffered major structural damage—walls blown out, garages crushed, and one family’s shower and bathroom torn apart. Insurance adjusters will step in, but anyone who’s dealt with home claims knows that process can be slow, exhausting, and filled with red tape.

And beyond repairs, there’s emotional recovery too. Imagine stepping back into a house where your child almost died in their sleep. Would you feel safe again?

It’s a reminder: tragedies don’t just break things. They shake people.

Sadly, this isn’t just a Dallas issue. Just weeks ago, a woman died after an SUV plowed into a West Houston home under similar late-night circumstances.

How You Can Protect Your Home and Family From Speed-Related Crashes

After reading all this, you might be asking yourself, “Could this happen to me?” It’s not a dramatic question—it’s a practical one. And yes, there are steps you can take.

First, talk to your neighborhood association or city council. Ask for speed bumps, clearer signage, or traffic studies. Streets like Woodwick Drive shouldn’t feel like racetracks, but a lot of them do.

Second, take a look at your home layout. Is your child’s room on the front side of the house? Could you reposition furniture or reinforce vulnerable walls?

Third, stay informed. In Dallas, more and more neighborhoods are using community WhatsApp groups to share alerts about reckless drivers or near-misses. Being plugged into that kind of network can give you a heads-up before disaster strikes.

And finally, install outdoor cameras if you can. Not only can they help investigators in crashes like this, but they also give you more awareness of what’s happening outside your walls—especially at night.

You may not be able to stop a speeding car. But you can be prepared.

In Memory of Antony Clemons — And a Wake-Up Call for Dallas Streets

One man lost his life. Another is fighting for his. Two families are displaced. And an entire neighborhood is shaken.

This isn’t just a tragic accident—it’s a mirror. One that forces us to look at how fragile our sense of safety really is, and how quickly it can be shattered.

I didn’t know Antony Clemons, but I know this: his story shouldn’t fade away. It should push us to ask tougher questions about speeding, residential safety, and how we treat our streets.

Because today it’s Woodwick Drive. Tomorrow, it could be your block. Your house. Your family.

So what’s it going to take for real change to happen?

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Disclaimer: Details in this article are based on publicly available reports as of July 2025. Information may change as the investigation develops. Always refer to official sources for the latest updates.