Gracie Brito Accident Frisco, Texas — Gracie Brito, a 16-year-old girl, has been identified as the teenager who tragically lost her life in a sledding accident in Frisco, authorities confirmed. The incident has left the community reeling and renewed warnings about the dangers of winter activities during icy conditions.
The accident occurred Sunday afternoon near Majestic Gardens Drive and Killian Court, where two teenage girls were riding on a sled being pulled by a Jeep Wrangler driven by another teen. Investigators say the sled struck a curb and then slammed into a tree, ejecting both riders with devastating force.
First responders arrived within minutes and performed life-saving measures at the scene before transporting both teens to a nearby hospital. Gracie Brito later succumbed to her injuries, while the second teen remains in critical condition, officials said.
Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the speed of the vehicle and safety considerations. No charges have been announced as of this time, and authorities say the investigation remains ongoing.
Gracie’s death has prompted an outpouring of grief across the Frisco community, with friends, classmates, and families remembering her as a kind, vibrant teenager whose life was cut tragically short.
Officials are urging residents to avoid towing sleds behind vehicles and to use extreme caution during winter weather, emphasizing that icy roads and improvised sledding methods can quickly turn deadly.
This is a developing story, and further updates will be released as more information becomes available.
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