Daisy Alcon Paredes, 14, claimed in Garland hit-and-run
GARLAND, TX – Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that killed one teen and injured another Saturday night in Garland, reports WFAA News 8.
The accident happened around 10:15 p.m. near East Oates Road and Miami Drive, which is just northeast of the South Garland Library and west of Shugart Elementary School.
Police say that the driver of a 2005 Chevy Silverado was speeding when he lost control of the pickup and struck a 14-year-old girl and her 16-year-old brother near the intersection. The driver then fled the scene on foot, carrying a child.
The 14-year-old girl, identified as Daisy Alcon Paredes, died at the scene.
Medics transported her brother to an area hospital with serious injuries.
Authorities located and arrested the hit-and-run driver, since identified as 30-year-old Stetson Ybarbo of Rowlett. He faces charges of failure to stop and render aid involving death and serious bodily injury.
The investigation is ongoing.
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