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DALLAS, TX — A 22-year-old Texas mother is facing two manslaughter charges after a crash in Dallas killed two recent Southern Methodist University graduates, according to jail records and a newly released arrest affidavit cited by FOX 4 Dallas.

Authorities say Aldrea Rogers was driving 82 mph in a 35 mph zone when her vehicle hit the couple’s car. Dallas County jail records show she was booked on Oct. 16, and her bond was set at $250,000 for each charge, for a total of $500,000 as of Wednesday afternoon.

Investigators say the crash happened as the couple tried to turn left

Police said Julian Harris was driving a Toyota Prius with Madison Duren in the passenger seat when he attempted to turn left onto a major roadway. Investigators said the Prius was struck by a Hyundai Elantra driven by Rogers.

Harris died at the scene, while Duren was taken to a hospital and later died. The couple had been leaving their apartment when the crash happened, according to people familiar with the aftermath.

Authorities have not publicly detailed every part of the collision sequence, but the arrest affidavit cited by FOX 4 says speed was a major factor in the wreck.

Rogers' two children were in the car and survived

Rogers had her two young children in the vehicle at the time of the crash, officials said. All three survived, according to authorities.

The presence of children in the car added to the shock for friends and classmates of the victims, who said they struggled to understand how such a deadly collision involved people so close in age. Rogers and the victims were all 22 years old.

Dallas County jail records identified Rogers as the person arrested in the case. Officials have not said whether any additional charges are being considered.

SMU theater community mourns Harris and Duren

Harris, 23, and Duren, 22, had recently graduated from Southern Methodist University. Friends said they shared a strong interest in theater and remained active in Dallas’ theater community after leaving school.

Eli Barron and Emmet Overcarsh described the couple to FOX 4 Dallas as curious, enthusiastic people who loved learning and connecting with others. Their friends said the loss has been difficult to process, especially because the pair were so young and had such visible energy in the local arts scene.

The couple’s death has drawn attention across the SMU community, where classmates and friends are preparing to remember them publicly.

Memorial service planned at Southern Methodist University on Oct. 31

A memorial service for Harris and Duren is scheduled for Oct. 31 at Southern Methodist University. The service is expected to bring together friends, classmates, and others who knew them through school and theater work.

Rogers remains in custody on the manslaughter charges, according to jail records reviewed by Fox News Digital. Dallas police and Dallas County court officials were contacted for additional records, including the arrest affidavit and more details on the investigation.

The case remains a high-profile reminder of how quickly a speeding crash can turn fatal, especially when multiple lives are affected in a single collision.

What is known so far about the Dallas case

So far, the known facts include the charge, the alleged speed, and the identities of the victims. Harris died at the scene, Duren died after being taken to a hospital, and Rogers survived the crash along with her two children.

The investigation has centered on the allegation that Rogers was traveling far above the posted limit when the vehicles collided. Jail records show her arrest date and bond amount, while the affidavit cited by FOX 4 supplies the speed estimate.

Police have not yet made public every document tied to the case, and the criminal proceedings are still developing.