Late on Saturday night in Plano, a tragedy unfolded that has left the community in shock and deep sorrow. At around 9:30 p.m., the Plano Police Department responded to a serious crash near the intersection of 14th Street and Los Rios Boulevard, where a white Chevrolet Silverado traveling southbound on La Paz Drive attempted a left turn onto 14th Street at a high rate of speed. Officers believe the driver lost control during the turn, and the truck skidded before striking a wooden power pole.
Inside the pickup were two young men. Seated in the passenger side was 25-year-old Alex Rangle of Plano, who was fatally injured in the crash. Emergency responders arrived quickly and found both occupants still inside the wreckage. Despite immediate life-saving efforts, Alex was pronounced dead at the scene due to the severity of his injuries. The damage to the passenger side of the vehicle was described as “significant.”
The driver, whose name has not yet been publicly released, survived the crash and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Officials have said that his injuries were serious, but the exact condition has not been disclosed. Investigators believe speed was most likely a major contributing factor in the collision.
At this stage, authorities are still investigating whether impairment—such as alcohol or drugs—played a role, but no determination has been made. The Traffic Division of the Plano Police Department spent the early hours of Sunday documenting and reconstructing the crash scene, which led to temporary road closures in the area.
Friends and family of Alex describe him as a kind-spirited young man with a vibrant personality—someone full of life whose journey ended far too soon. The news of his passing has cast a somber tone over the Plano community, prompting messages of grief, remembrance, and a call for safer driving practices. The police are urging all motorists to slow down, especially in residential areas or when making turns, and to stay alert at all times.
In the wake of this loss, the intersection of 14th Street and Los Rios Boulevard has become a quiet reminder of how quickly a moment can turn tragic. The investigation remains active as authorities work to piece together exactly how the sequence of events led to the crash. Meanwhile, the hope is that this sad incident spurs drivers to exercise greater caution and protect lives on the road.
Alex’s family is expected to release further comments in the coming days. As the community holds vigil for his memory, the call for safe driving resonates louder now than ever.
