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Person Killed in Early-Morning Crash on DNT Identified

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The driver killed in a crash on the Dallas North Tollway before dawn Thursday has been identified.

The Texas Department of Public Safety said 45-year-old Kamilu Asalu, of Little Elm, was headed southbound on the DNT at about 5:48 a.m. when his Lexus ES hydroplaned near Mockingbird Lane and hit a concrete barrier.

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Asalu's vehicle then struck Honda Pilot that was stopped in the left lane. The DPS said the Honda was involved in a previous crash and was disabled and unoccupied.

Asalu, the DPS said, was killed in the crash.

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The investigation into the crash is ongoing and no further information has been released.

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