Arlington, TX (December 15, 2023) 10-year-old Liyah-Grace Holsey was struck and killed by two vehicles while crossing the street in Arlington on Thursday afternoon, December 14th. Officers with the Arlington Police Department said the accident occurred just before 4:00 p.m. at the intersection of Sublett Road and Park Springs Drive.
The Arlington Police Department received the call about an automobile versus pedestrian accident involving a child and rushed to the scene. Paramedics rushed to the girl’s side and found her still alive, but with life-threatening injuries. She was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition where she later died.
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Upon investigating the accident, officers believe Holsey was trying to cross the street from the north side of Sublett Road to the south side when she was hit by one vehicle and then another. Both drivers stopped and waited for officers to arrive at the scene and they both cooperated with the investigation. As of now, no criminal charges have been filed.
Holsey was a 5th grade student at Mary Moore Elementary and the entire community is mourning the loss of this child. The school is providing additional counselors to help students deal with this tragic loss.
Liability In Arlington Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “An estimated 137,000 pedestrians were treated in the emergency departments for nonfatal crash-related injuries in 2017. Per trip, pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash.” There are a number of factors that could lead to a pedestrian collision including:
–Speeding
–Drunk driving
–Driver distraction
–Inclement weather
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. The family of any victim that died in a pedestrian collision may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Pedestrian Accident In Arlington
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the Liyah-Grace Holsey during this difficult time. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
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