DALLAS, Texas– A resident of Junius Heights in Dallas, addressed the Dallas City Council during a recent meeting to raise concerns about repeated incidents of vehicles striking her home.
Last weekend, a car lost a wheel and hit the outside wall of Rachel Feig’s house, less than two years after another vehicle crashed into her kitchen.
Feig, a physician’s assistant, told council members she does not feel safe in her home, recounting that she was inside with her mother recovering from knee surgery when the latest incident occurred. Following the previous crash near Thanksgiving 2023, Feig temporarily relocated while repairs were made.
Neighbors have reported cars leaving Abrams Road, damaging curbs, street signs, trees, and light poles.
Council Member Paul Ridley acknowledged the seriousness of the accidents and said he had ordered a traffic study after the first incident and requested another focused on pedestrian safety.
Ridley plans to meet with Feig, Dallas Police, and city departments in July to review data and discuss possible solutions.
Feig pointed to recent city actions in Oak Cliff, where water barriers were installed near a roundabout after vehicles crashed into homes, as a possible model for a temporary fix.
Feig expressed concern about potential future crashes and urged the council to act swiftly to prevent further damage and ensure residents’ safety.
