Executive Summary
- A 16-year-old girl died and another is in critical condition after a sledding accident in Frisco, Texas.
- Police report the victims were being pulled on a sled by a Jeep Wrangler driven by a 16-year-old male.
- Witnesses stated the sled struck a curb and then collided with a tree.
- The Denton County District Attorney’s Office is assisting Frisco Police with the ongoing investigation.
FRISCO, Texas – A 16-year-old girl has died and another remains in critical condition following a sledding incident involving a motor vehicle on Sunday afternoon, according to the Frisco Police Department. Officers responded to the scene in the area of Majestic Gardens Drive and Killian Court shortly before 2:30 p.m. regarding a report of an accident involving serious injuries.
Upon arrival, responding officers discovered two 16-year-old females suffering from life-threatening trauma and immediately commenced life-saving measures. According to police reports, investigators determined that a 16-year-old male was operating a Jeep Wrangler which was pulling the two girls on a sled at the time of the incident.
Witness statements cited in the police report indicate that the sled struck a curb before colliding with a tree. Both victims were transported to a local hospital, where one of the teenagers was pronounced dead. The second victim remains hospitalized in critical condition. Authorities have not released the identities of the victims or the driver due to their ages.
Investigative Outlook
The Frisco Police Department has confirmed that the investigation is active and is being conducted with support from the Denton County District Attorney’s Office. This collaboration indicates a procedural review of the circumstances surrounding the crash, likely focusing on the operation of the vehicle and the conditions leading to the collision. Investigators are expected to reconstruct the scene to determine if specific traffic violations or negligence played a role in the fatality.
