Officials say a Chevrolet Volt crossed the median and struck a Lincoln Navigator, carrying the boy and three others.
Author: Paul Wedding, Luke Cleary, Alex Wilson
Published: 1:16 PM CST March 2, 2026
Updated: 5:15 PM CST March 3, 2026
PLANO, Texas — A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with a fatal crash in Plano on Monday that killed a 15-year-old boy, police said.
The Plano Police Department said it arrested Murad Omar Houry after driving a Chevrolet Volt, which lost control and hit a Lincoln Navigator carrying the victim and three others. Police identified the 15-year-old as Carter Heise of Murphy, who was a freshman at McMillen High School.
According to Plano police, the Volt was travelling southbound on Independence Parkway when it lost control, crossed the center median, and struck the white Lincoln Navigator travelling northbound.
Heise was declared dead at the scene, officials said. The three other Lincoln Navigator occupants were taken to a local hospital, and the extent of their injuries was not known at the time of this writing.
Plano police spokesperson Jerry Minton said the manslaughter charge stems from what investigators describe as speeding and reckless actions that were preventable.
Police said speed appeared to be a contributing factor in the crash.
Carter’s family shared the following statement:
“Carter was a wonderful, strong Christian young man who was loved and respected by everyone he met. Words cannot truly express how deeply we loved and admired our son and the incredible young man he became. His family will miss him beyond measure and cherish his memory always.”