Family of Dallas paramedic offers reward to find driver who fled deadly crash

DALLAS – The family of a Dallas paramedic killed in a hit-and-run accident is offering a reward for information about the driver who killed her.

Daniela Fonseca’s family is offering US$5,000 for tips on the accident that occurred on the morning of September 21st.

Dallas police say a 2005 Acura MDA with Texas license plate KJN5671 t-boned Fonseca’s car at the intersection of North Carroll and Ross Avenue in Old East Dallas.

On September 21, 2024, at approximately 5:55 am, an unknown driver was driving a silver 2005 Acura MDX with Texas license plate KJN5671 and caused an accident that resulted in the death of 31-year-old Daniela Fonseca. (Dallas Police Department)

The driver then fled the scene.

Family members say Fonseca died after almost a week in the Intensive Care Unit at Baylor Medical Center. She was off duty at the time of the accident.

The family’s reward is in addition to the $5,000 reward offered by Crime Stoppers.

Anyone with information is asked to call Dallas Police Detective James Keteltas at 214-671-3437 or Crime Stoppers at (214) 373-TIPS.