Executive Summary
- A second 16-year-old girl has died following a sledding accident in Frisco, Texas.
- Preliminary reports state a Jeep Wrangler driven by a teenager was pulling the sled when it struck a tree.
- Witnesses indicated the sled hit a curb before the fatal collision occurred on Sunday.
- Frisco Police are working with the Denton County District Attorney to determine if charges are warranted.
A second 16-year-old girl has succumbed to injuries sustained during a sledding accident in Frisco, Texas, on Sunday, in which a sled being towed by a vehicle collided with a tree, according to the Frisco Police Department.
Frisco Police confirmed on Wednesday that the teenager passed away at a local hospital. She had been in critical condition since the incident occurred on January 25. This fatality marks the second death resulting from the event, following the earlier passing of the other passenger on the sled.
Law enforcement officials reported receiving a call at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Sunday regarding an accident in the vicinity of Majestic Gardens Drive and Killian Court. Preliminary investigation findings indicate that the two girls were riding on a sled being pulled by a Jeep Wrangler, which was operated by a 16-year-old male driver.
Witnesses at the scene told investigators that the sled struck a curb before colliding with a tree. First responders found both girls with life-threatening injuries and administered life-saving aid at the scene before transporting them to local hospitals.
Investigative Outlook
The investigation remains active as Frisco Police coordinate with the Denton County District Attorney’s Office to determine the appropriate legal course of action. This phase of the inquiry will likely focus on the specific circumstances of the vehicle’s operation and the inherent risks of towing sleds with motorized vehicles on public roadways. While authorities evaluate the evidence to decide on the appropriate path forward, it is important to note that no formal charges have been announced at this time, and any potential subjects of an investigation are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
