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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
9-Year-Old Boy Dead, Twin Sister Injured After Pickup Truck Hit Them Outside Elementary School: ‘My Little Angel'
An adult and three children were hit by a pickup truck near Felix Botello Elementary School in Dallas, according to police Police said 9-year-old Jose Garcia Ledesma died Two other children, including Jose's twin sister Keyla, were transported to the hospital in 'critical but stable condition"A boy is dead and two other children are injured after being struck by a vehicle outside a Texas elementary school, according to officials. Dallas Police Department Assistant Chief Catrina Shead said in a press conference, shared by WFAA-TV, that the three children and an adult were struck by a pickup truck near Felix Botello Elementary School in Dallas. She said police responded to the incident at around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 22. Police shared on X at the time that it was 'investigating a major accident in the 200 block of south Marsalis Avenue.' Shead said that the adult and three children who had been hit by the car on the scene were transported to nearby hospitals by Dallas Fire Rescue. One of the children died from the injuries sustained in the incident and the two other kids were in 'critical but stable condition.' The adult was transported in 'stable condition.' The boy who died is 9-year-old Jose Garcia Ledesma, according to WFAA-TV, which cited the Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. Shead added that the driver involved in the incident stopped after the incident, and it 'does not appear' that there was 'speeding involved.' Jose's mother Deyaneira Ledesma told KXAS-TV that she had been walking with her twins, Jose and Keyla, and another student back to their apartment complex across from the elementary school when they were struck by a car. She told the outlet that she had looked both ways before crossing but had not been at a crosswalk. Deyaneira told KXAS-TV that her daughter Keyla suffered a broken leg and hip. In a translated post from the outlet, she described her son as her 'little angel,' her 'greatest love' and her 'everything.' The family has also started fundraising for funeral costs on On the website, the family wrote: 'A student at Felix Botello Elementary, Jose found happiness in the simple things—playing soccer, splashing in water, and dancing. Known for his vibrant personality, he will be remembered as an energetic dancer who always brought a smile to those around him. Jose's memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.' A vigil was held for Jose on Friday, May 23, at Felix Botello Elementary School, according to WFAA-TV. One of the parents at the school, Cynthia Rocha, described Jose's death as 'very sad" to the outlet, and called for changes to be made to make the area safer. "It's not so much the kids. It's the cars," said Rocha of the traffic on South Marsalis Avenue. "They get off the freeway and they go. Or they're about to get on the freeway and they go fast. We don't have any speed bumps. We have one crossing guard. But we do need some change." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
Family mourns 8-year-old victim of fatal motorcycle crash in Dallas
The Brief A family is recovering from the loss of an 8-year-old girl killed in a Dallas crash on Saturday. The crash happened on Lancaster Road, where a motorcyclist lost control and hit two children. The girl is remembered as a straight-A student and a talented athlete. DALLAS - A family is mourning the loss of an 8-year-old girl after a fatal crash in Dallas on Saturday. The horrific incident happened on Lancaster Road on Saturday night, when a motorcyclist lost control and crashed into two children. On Tuesday, the family spent the afternoon at a funeral home before speaking with FOX 4 about the tragedy. The Latest Tiffany Washington, 8-year-old victim Sirayiah Parson's mother, told us the crash happened just outside where a baby shower was taking place Saturday night. Washington was catering the shower at a venue off Lancaster Road. She says she went inside to check on the food, and then her world changed in a flash. Sirayiah, Washington's 2-year-old son, and other children were standing on the sidewalk at the front door. Scene videos show the motorcycle lying on the sidewalk before it was towed away. Sirayiah is remembered as a straight-A student and a talented athlete. Washington says the second-grader strove for excellence. Just last week at Cedar Hill's Trinity Leadership, Sirayiah won first place at her track meet. The backstory 33-year-old Kevin Eugene Waggoner was the driver of the motorcycle. He was pronounced dead at 6:20 p.m. Another child was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Tuesday, that child remains in the hospital. The cause of Waggoner's loss of control remains under investigation. What they're saying Washington says her children normally would not have been at a catering event with her, but her daughter had insisted. "She is mommy's girl. My boys would want to stay at nana and papa's house, but Sirayiah wanted to come home. She wanted to be by mom." "If she let you in, she would love you with her whole heart," Washington said. "And if you get a chance to get that, it's a special thing." Washington says she's heartbroken by the loss of her daughter. She's grateful for the support of her community as she recovers from the traumatic event. The Source Information in this article came from Tiffany Washington. Background information comes from the Dallas Police Department and the Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Yahoo
Grand Prairie police seeking suspect in shooting death of man
Grand Prairie police are asking for the public's help identifying the suspect in a shooting death that occurred Sunday afternoon, officials said in a statement. Police responded to the shooting call in the 2400 block of West Tarrant Road at around 4:30 p.m. Sunday and found a man outside of his vehicle with a gunshot wound, officials said. The man was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to the statement. The suspect fled the scene prior to officers' arrival, police said. Based on evidence found at the scene, police say the victim may have been engaged in 'high-risk activity' prior to the shooting, officials said. Grand Prairie Crime Stoppers is offering a $2,500 reward for information that leads to the arrest of a suspect. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 972-988-8477 or online at The victim will be identified by the Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office once family has been notified.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Yahoo
Police investigate fatal shooting in Far Northeast Dallas
The Brief One person is dead after a shooting in Far Northeast Dallas on Sunday night. It happened just before 10:30 p.m. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Ortiz Vives at 214-671-4310. DALLAS - One person is dead after a shooting in Far Northeast Dallas on Sunday night. It happened in the 9200 block of Skillman Street just before 10:30 p.m. What we know The preliminary investigation determined the victim was shot by an unknown suspect. Dallas Fire Rescue responded, and the victim died at the scene. This remains an ongoing investigation. What we don't know The victim's identity and age will be confirmed by the Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office. Investigators have not given any information about the suspect. What you can do Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Ortiz Vives at 214-671-4310 or The Source Information in this article is from the Dallas Police Department.
