8-year-old Sirayjah Parson struck, killed in Dallas crash

DALLAS, TX – A motorcyclist sustained fatal injuries in a major crash that also killed one child and injured another Saturday in south-central Dallas, reports Fox 4 KDFW.

The fatal motorcycle accident occurred around 6 p.m. near the Lancaster Kiest Shopping Center in the area of South 3200 Lancaster Road. This is near East Kiest Boulevard.

Police say that for unknown reasons, a motorcycle operator lost control of his bike and struck two children, killing one and hurting the other.

Authorities identified the deceased child as 8-year-old Sirayjah Parson.

Medics transported the second child to an area hospital with injuries of unknown severity.

The motorcyclist, since identified as 33-year-old Kevin Eugene Waggoner, also died at the scene of the collision.

Motorists likely faced delays in the area of the accident while emergency crews worked the scene.

A full investigation is underway to determine the circumstances of the collision.

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