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Man pleads guilty to fatal drunk driving crash
Dakota Phillips sentenced to 10 years probation for 2024 incident that killed Edgar Alarcon
Published on Feb. 6, 2026
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Nearly two years after a fatal crash in Wichita Falls, Texas, the man accused of driving while intoxicated and underage, Dakota Joseph Phillips, pleaded guilty to charges of intoxicated manslaughter with a vehicle and manslaughter. Phillips, who was 20 years old at the time of the March 2024 incident, admitted to drinking at two local bars before getting behind the wheel and crashing into the vehicle driven by 39-year-old Edgar Alarcon, who was killed in the collision.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing issue of drunk driving and underage drinking, as well as the need for stronger enforcement and accountability measures for bars and restaurants that serve alcohol to minors. The tragic loss of life and the emotional impact on Alarcon's family underscore the devastating consequences of these preventable incidents.
The details
On March 15, 2024, police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Kell West Boulevard and Holliday Road, where they found Phillips injured and Alarcon not breathing and without a pulse. Despite life-saving efforts, Alarcon was pronounced deceased that night. The investigation revealed that Phillips, who was 20 years old at the time, had a blood-alcohol level of 0.204, around two and a half times the legal limit of 0.08, and had been driving at a high rate of speed.
- On March 15, 2024, police responded to the fatal crash.
- In September 2024, Phillips was indicted for intoxicated manslaughter with a vehicle and manslaughter.
- On February 6, 2026, Phillips pleaded guilty to the charges in the 78th District Court.
The players
Dakota Joseph Phillips
A 22-year-old Wichita Falls resident who pleaded guilty to intoxicated manslaughter with a vehicle and manslaughter for the March 2024 crash that killed Edgar Alarcon.
Edgar Alarcon
A 39-year-old Wichita Falls resident who was killed in the March 2024 crash.
P2
A local venue where Phillips and his friends were drinking prior to the crash.
The Warehouse
A nearby venue owned by P2 where Phillips and his friends were also drinking prior to the crash.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.
