Texas Mother Faces Manslaughter Charges in Crash That Killed Two Graduates

WHO:

NY Post - Rogers was the driver accused in the crash.

Fox News - Aldrea Rogers, 22, was arrested and charged with two counts of manslaughter in connection with the deaths of Julian Harris and Madison Duren.

Fox News - Harris, 23, and Duren, 22, were recent Southern Methodist University graduates who shared a passion for theater and were active in Dallas’ theater community.

Fox News - Rogers’ two children were in her vehicle; authorities said all three occupants of that vehicle survived.

Fox News - Friends Eli Barron and Emmet Overcarsh described Harris and Duren as curious and enthusiastic people who loved learning and connecting with others.

WHAT:

NY Post - Rogers was allegedly driving 82 mph in a 35 mph zone when her vehicle crashed into the couple’s vehicle.

Fox News - Investigators allege Rogers was traveling 82 mph in a 35 mph zone before her Hyundai Elantra struck the couple’s Toyota Prius.

Fox News - Harris died at the scene; Duren was taken to a hospital and later died.

Fox News - Rogers’ bond was set at $250,000 for each manslaughter charge; her total bond was listed as $500,000.

Fox News - A memorial service for Harris and Duren is scheduled at Southern Methodist University.

WHERE:

Fox News - The crash occurred in Dallas, Texas.

Fox News - Harris was driving a Toyota Prius with Duren in the passenger seat when he attempted to turn left onto a major roadway.

Fox News - The couple had been leaving their apartment when the crash occurred.

Fox News - Rogers was booked into the Dallas County Jail.

WHY:

Fox News - Investigators said the couple’s vehicle was struck after Rogers was traveling at a high rate of speed.

HOW:

Fox News - The collision involved Rogers’ Hyundai Elantra and Harris’ Toyota Prius.

Fox News - Harris and Duren shared a passion for acting and theater and were involved in Dallas’ theater community after graduating from SMU.

(UPDATED October 23, 2026 08:13 UTC)

Aldrea Rogers, 22, has been arrested and charged with two counts of manslaughter after a crash in Dallas killed recent Southern Methodist University graduates Julian Harris and Madison Duren. Investigators allege Rogers was driving 82 miles per hour in a 35-mile-per-hour zone when her Hyundai Elantra struck the couple’s Toyota Prius. Harris was behind the wheel, with Duren in the passenger seat, as they left their apartment and attempted to turn onto a major roadway. Harris died at the scene, while Duren died later at a hospital. Rogers’ two children were also in her vehicle, but all three occupants survived. Rogers was booked into Dallas County Jail, with bond set at $250,000 for each charge. Harris and Duren were active in Dallas’ theater community and loved acting and learning. A memorial service is scheduled at Southern Methodist University.