Fort Worth police have taken a man into custody in connection with a fatal crash that occurred on July 1. Authorities arrested Mack Simpson, 47, on Thursday, according to online jail records. Simpson is charged with intoxicated manslaughter with a vehicle.
The crash resulted in the death of Jose Alfredo Aguilar Candela, who was 37 years old. Medical examiner records indicate that Candela died in the side yard of a home located near the intersection of Travis and West Baltimore avenues. The incident took place on the evening of July 1.
A GoFundMe page established to cover funeral expenses for Candela describes him as a devoted father and hardworking man. The campaign notes that he was the primary provider for his family and leaves behind a wife and four children.
Details regarding the specific circumstances of Simpson’s arrest were not immediately available as of Saturday. Further information about the investigation or legal proceedings has not been released at this time.
