Driver found guilty of intoxication assault and manslaughter in SMU student's fatal crash

A woman convicted of causing a fatal crash that killed an SMU student will learn her fate today. Yeah, Lindley Paulus could be in prison for decades. Alex Boyer is live in Dallas this morning to explain. Alex. Hey, good morning. So Lindley Paulus was convicted of intoxication manslaughter as well as intoxication assault in connection to that crash that killed an SMU student three years ago. Now, the deadly crash happened in the middle of the afternoon back on September 24th, 2023. 19-year-old Honor Wallace was driving through the intersection of Monticello Avenue and the Central Expressway Service Road when Paulus ran a red light and slammed into Wallace's car. Wallace was killed and her friend, who had been riding in the passenger seat, survived with a broken collarbone. Paulus suffered minor injuries. Paulus told investigators that she had been at Mutt's Cantina in Dallas' West Village before the crash where she had a margarita with extra shots of tequila. Testing after the crash showed that her alcohol level was nearly four times the legal limit. Wallace was originally from Michigan and had been studying English and Spanish at SMU. Wallace's parents have also filed a civil lawsuit against Paulus and Mutt's Cantina. They're seeking $1 million in damages. And again, as you mentioned at the beginning of this hit, I can tell you that the sentencing phase is set to get underway later on today. We, of course, will keep you posted as to the outcome. Reporting live in Dallas, I'm Alex Boyer for Good Day.