# Lynlee Pollis Trial Begins Over SMU Student Death

> Suspected drunk driver faces trial after killing SMU student in Dallas crash.
- Title: Lynlee Pollis Trial Begins Over SMU Student Death | Shortify
- Summary: Suspected drunk driver faces trial after killing SMU student in Dallas crash. Lynlee Pollis, 27, is on trial for intoxication manslaughter after hitting SMU…
- Keywords: lynlee pollis, honor wallace, smu, intoxication manslaughter, dallas, dallas county, margarita, adhd medication, civil case, one million dollars, news, local
- Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth — https://fox4news.com/news/trial-underway-suspected-drunk-driver-killed-smu-student
- Author: Carter Freemon
- Published: 2026-09-29T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lynlee pollis, honor wallace, smu, intoxication manslaughter, dallas, dallas county, margarita, adhd medication, civil case, one million dollars, news, local
## Trial starts
Lynlee Pollis began a felony trial for intoxication manslaughter after hitting SMU student Honor Wallace in a red-light run on September 24, 2023.

> The smu community is deeply saddened by the tragic death of honor wallace.
## Crash details
Pollis ran a red light at Monticello Avenue and North Central Expressway, striking Wallace's car as she drove through a green light.
## Pollis' account
Pollis admitted to drinking a margarita with tequila shots and taking ADHD medication before the crash.

> Pollis told police she had had a margarita infused with tequila shots prior to the accident.
## Wallace's death
Wallace died from injuries in the crash, while her passenger broke a collar bone.
## Legal consequences
If convicted, Pollis faces up to 20 years for intoxication manslaughter and 10 years for intoxication assault.
## Next steps
Wallace's parents are filing a civil lawsuit seeking $1 million in damages against Pollis and Mutts Canine Cantina.
## Key takeaway

Lynlee Pollis, 27, is on trial for intoxication manslaughter after hitting SMU student Honor Wallace in a red-light run on September 24, 2023.