GARLAND, Texas – A devastating hit-and-run crash in Garland, Texas, claimed the life of 14-year-old Daisy Alcon Paredes and left her 16-year-old brother, Carlos Alcon Paredes, in critical condition.
The accident occurred on Saturday night at the intersection of East Oates Drive and Miami Drive. According to Garland police, the two siblings were walking home from a local Chevron gas station when they were struck by a speeding vehicle.
Daisy was pronounced dead at the scene, while her brother was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. He is expected to survive.
Police say the driver, identified as 30-year-old Stetson Ybarbo, crashed into several parked cars before abandoning the scene with his 8-year-old child. His girlfriend, who remained at the scene, was detained by authorities.
According to court documents, Ybarbo was later found at his mother’s house in Garland, where his own family turned him in. He was arrested and is now facing two felony charges: collision involving death and collision involving injury.
Ybarbo is currently being held at the Dallas County Jail. The case remains under investigation by Garland police.
A tearful vigil was held on Monday night as family, friends, and community members gathered to mourn Daisy’s tragic death.
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