1 dead, 1 hospitalized after accident on Highway 80 in Mesquite

A 44-year-old Texas man died after a two-vehicle crash early on Saturday on U.S. Highway 80, according to Mesquite police.Fatal car accident in MesquiteMesquite police responded at about 2:29 a.m. Saturday to a major crash involving two vehicles in the eastbound lanes of the 3300 block of U.S. Highway 80.Both drivers were taken to Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. One of the drivers, identified as Erick Delcampo of Mesquite, was pronounced dead at the hospital, police said.Delcampo was recognized by his peers as DJ Avenger. THose who knew him as DJ Avengers recall Delcampo always showing kindness, respect, compassion and support for other DJs.No information about the condition of the other driver was immediately available.The cause of the crash has not been determined. The Mesquite Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating.