The Duncanville community is mourning an unimaginable tragedy following a devastating street racing crash that claimed the lives of three members of the same family and left another child critically injured. The victims have been identified as 12-year-old Lucas Reyna, his mother, 50-year-old Maria Rodriguez, and his grandmother, 78-year-old Teresa Rodriguez.
News of their passing has sent shockwaves through the community, as family members, friends, and neighbors struggle to comprehend the sudden and heartbreaking loss. In an instant, an entire family was forever changed, leaving behind a profound sense of grief, disbelief, and sorrow.
Authorities confirmed that two individuals allegedly involved in street racing—21-year-old Ronnie Coleman and 20-year-old Kishawn Copeland—have been taken into custody and face multiple charges, including four counts of racing on a highway, a second-degree felony. The investigation into the crash remains ongoing as officials work to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
Another 12-year-old cousin survived emergency surgery and remains in critical condition. Loved ones continue to hold onto hope while rallying around the child and the grieving family during this incredibly difficult time.
We extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Lucas Reyna, Maria Rodriguez, and Teresa Rodriguez. No words can fully capture the pain of such a sudden and devastating loss. Our thoughts are also with the young survivor fighting for recovery, as well as all those impacted by this tragedy. May the family find strength, comfort, and support through the compassion of their community in the days ahead.
Lucas, Maria, and Teresa Rodriguez will be remembered for the love and unity they shared as a family. Lucas is remembered as a bright and promising young boy, Maria as a devoted and caring mother, and Teresa as a loving grandmother whose presence provided strength across generations. Their lives reflected deep family bonds, care, and resilience.
Though their lives were tragically cut short, their memory will endure through those who knew and loved them. Their legacy lives on in the stories shared, the love they gave, and the enduring strength of the family they leave behind.
